Which of the expressions is equivalent to the expression?
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Which of the expressions is equivalent to the expression?
To solve the problem, we'll follow these steps:
Let's work through each step:
Step 1: Identify the Common Factor
Looking at the terms , , and , the common factor among them is clearly since:
Step 2: Factor Out the Common Factor
Factoring out of each term, we rewrite the expression:
.
This simplifies to:
.
Step 3: Compare with Choices
We compare our factored expression, , to the given choices. We find that Choice 1 matches our factored form.
Therefore, the expression is equivalent to .
Break down the expression into basic terms:
\( 2x^2 \)
Look at the numerators of all terms! In , each term has a factor of 3n: 6mn = 3n(2m), 3n/m = 3n(1/m), and 9n² = 3n(3n).
You could factor out 3, but 3n is the greatest common factor. Factoring out the largest possible common factor makes the expression as simple as possible!
Think of as . So when you factor out 3n, you're left with inside the parentheses.
Distribute the factored form back out! If 3n(2m + 1/m + 3n) expands to give you the original expression 6mn + 3n/m + 9n², then your factoring is correct.
Don't panic! Expand each answer choice by distributing to see which one gives you the original expression. Sometimes the same expression can look very different when written in various forms.
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