SOLUTION: i have to find the equivalent to this expression. 4(12m/3)+9-2(3m) choices are as follows: A: 16m+9 B: 31m C: 10m+9 D: 19m This problem has confused me. Thanks!!!

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Question 61540: i have to find the equivalent to this expression.
4(12m/3)+9-2(3m)
choices are as follows:
A: 16m+9
B: 31m
C: 10m+9
D: 19m
This problem has confused me. Thanks!!!
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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4(12m/3)+9-2(3m)[use the distribute property to multiply]
48m/3+9-6m
16m+9-6m [combine like-terms]
10m+9