Math Problem Statement

Which of the following is equivalent to 6(3x - 3)?

Solution

To solve the problem, we simplify the given expression 6(3x3)6(3x - 3) using the distributive property:

6(3x3)=63x636(3x - 3) = 6 \cdot 3x - 6 \cdot 3

Simplify each term:

63x=18x,63=186 \cdot 3x = 18x, \quad 6 \cdot 3 = 18

Thus, the expression becomes:

18x1818x - 18

The correct answer is 18x1818x - 18.

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Five Related Questions:

  1. What is the distributive property, and how is it applied in algebra?
  2. How do you factor an expression like 18x1818x - 18 back into a product?
  3. What are common errors when using the distributive property?
  4. How can expressions with similar terms be simplified further?
  5. How do you recognize equivalent expressions?

Tip:

Always double-check your work when applying the distributive property, especially with negative signs or subtraction.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Distributive Property
Simplification

Formulas

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8