QuestionAugust 26, 2025

Find the equivalent expression. (20+4)+12 20-(4+12) 20+(4-12) 20+(4+12) 20-(4-12)

Find the equivalent expression. (20+4)+12 20-(4+12) 20+(4-12) 20+(4+12) 20-(4-12)
Find the equivalent expression.
(20+4)+12
20-(4+12)
20+(4-12)
20+(4+12)
20-(4-12)

Solution
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Answer

(20+4)+12 and 20+(4+12) are equivalent expressions. Explanation 1. Simplify each expression Calculate the result of each expression to find equivalence. - (20+4)+12 = 24 + 12 = 36 - 20-(4+12) = 20 - 16 = 4 - 20+(4-12) = 20 - 8 = 12 - 20+(4+12) = 20 + 16 = 36 - 20-(4-12) = 20 - (-8) = 28 2. Compare results Identify expressions with the same result.

Explanation

1. Simplify each expression<br /> Calculate the result of each expression to find equivalence.<br />- $(20+4)+12 = 24 + 12 = 36$<br />- $20-(4+12) = 20 - 16 = 4$<br />- $20+(4-12) = 20 - 8 = 12$<br />- $20+(4+12) = 20 + 16 = 36$<br />- $20-(4-12) = 20 - (-8) = 28$<br /><br />2. Compare results<br /> Identify expressions with the same result.
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