Question

question which expression is not equivalent to 24 + 12? answer ○6(4 + 1) ○2(12 + 6) ○6(4 + 2) ○3(8 + 4)

Explanation:

Step1: Simplify the given expression 24 + 12

$24+12 = 36$

Step2: Simplify option A: 6(4 + 2)

First, solve inside the parentheses: $4 + 2=6$. Then, multiply: $6\times6 = 36$

Step3: Simplify option B: 3(8 + 4)

First, solve inside the parentheses: $8 + 4 = 12$. Then, multiply: $3\times12=36$

Step4: Simplify option C: 2(12 + 6)

First, solve inside the parentheses: $12+6 = 18$. Then, multiply: $2\times18 = 36$

Step5: Simplify option D: 6(4 + 1)

First, solve inside the parentheses: $4 + 1=5$. Then, multiply: $6\times5 = 30$

Answer:

D. 6(4 + 1)