Which expression is equivalent to 3(m − 3) + 4?
(1 point)
Group of answer choices
3m − 5
3m + 1
3m − 3
3m + 13
The expression 3(m - 3) + 4 can be simplified by distributing the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses:
3(m - 3) + 4
= 3 * m - 3 * 3 + 4
= 3m - 9 + 4
= 3m - 5
Therefore, the equivalent expression is 3m - 5.