Which expression is equivalent to 4 ( x^2 + 6 ) ?

The correct answer is A. Choice A is correct. The expression 4 ( x^2 + 6 ) can be rewritten as 4 ( x^2 ) + 4 ( 6 ) , which is equivalent to 4 x^2 + 24 .

Note: The listed x-values make both expressions print the same outputs, confirming they are equivalent.

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Choice B

Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to $4 (x^{2} + \frac{5}{2})$ , not $4 (x^{2} + 6)$ .

Choice C

Choice C is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to $4 (x^{2} + \frac{3}{2})$ , not $4 (x^{2} + 6)$ .

Choice D

Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to $4 (x^{2} - \frac{1}{2})$ , not $4 (x^{2} + 6)$ .

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SAT Question 8f82ad81: Equivalent Expressions answer and explanation with Desmos solution

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