Which expression is equivalent to 12 x 3 - 5 x 3 ?

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Choice C is correct. The given expression shows subtraction of two like terms. The two terms can be subtracted as follows: 12 x 3 - 5 x 3 = 12 - 5 x 3 , or 7 x 3 . Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors. Choice B is incorrect. This is the result of adding, not subtracting, the two like terms. Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

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