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QuestionFind the expression equivalent to 7(3t)7(-3 t). Options: 73t7-3 t, t(37)t(-3 \cdot 7), 7(t3)7(t-3), t21t-21.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

Assumptions1. The expression given is 7(3t)7(-3 t). We are looking for an equivalent expression from the options provided

STEP 2

The expression 7(t)7(- t) can be simplified by applying the distributive property of multiplication over addition. In this case, we multiply7 by -t.
7(t)=7timest7(- t) =7 \\times -t

STEP 3

Calculate the product.
7times3t=21t7 \\times -3t = -21tNow let's check each of the provided options to see if any of them are equivalent to 21t-21t.

STEP 4

Check the first option 73t7-3 t
This option is not equivalent to 21t-21t because it represents the difference between7 and3t, not the product of7 and -3t.

STEP 5

Check the second option t(37)t(-3 \cdot7)This option is equivalent to 21t-21t because it represents the product of t and -21, which is the same as 21t-21t.

STEP 6

Check the third option (t3)(t-3)This option is not equivalent to 21t-21t because it represents the product of and the difference between t and3, not the product of and -3t.

STEP 7

Check the fourth option t21t-21
This option is not equivalent to 21t-21t because it represents the difference between t and21, not the product of7 and -3t.
The expression equivalent to 7(3t)7(-3 t) is t(37)t(-3 \cdot7).

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