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Do 4 x (1 + 3^2) and 4 x (1 + 3)^2 have the same answer? Explain.

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No....

4 x (1 + 3^2) = 4 x (1 +9) = 4 x (10) = 40

But ....4 x (1 + 3)^2 = 4 x (4)^2 = 4 x 16 = 64

CPhill Jan 28, 2016

edited by CPhill Jan 28, 2016

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