Mathematics knowledge · Difficulty 1
Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
Which expression equals 2(x + 3)?
- 5x
- 2x + 6
- 2x + 3
- x + 6
Reveal answer and explanation
2x + 6
Use the distributive property: 2 × x + 2 × 3 = 2x + 6.