Which expression is equivalent to 12 x + 27 ?

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Choice C is correct. Each term in the given expression, 12 x + 27 , has a common factor of 3 . Therefore, the expression can be rewritten as 3 4 x + 3 9 , or 3 4 x + 9 . Thus, the expression 3 4 x + 9 is equivalent to the given expression. Choice A is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 108 x + 12 , not 12 x + 27 . Choice B is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 324 x + 27 , not 12 x + 27 . Choice D is incorrect. This expression is equivalent to 27 x + 72 , not 12 x + 27 .

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