Question

what is 3p+12m+8 in an equivalent expression

Answer 1

This is equal to 6p+5m+6

Answer 2

Answer:

3(p + 4m) + 8

3p + 4(3m + 2)

Step-by-step explanation:

Equivalent expressions are said to be equivalent if two algebraic expressions are equalised by substituting the values of the variables.

So,

Step 1

We will use distributive property.

Take 3 as a common factor

3(p + 4m) + 8

Another solution

Take 4 as a common factor

3p + 4(3m + 2)