Answer:
No its not
Step-by-step explanation:
When 42(x + 14y) is simplified:
42(x + 14y)
Expand and remove the brackets. Remember brackets mean to multiply.
42*x
42x
42*14y
588y
42x+588y
Therefore 42x-56 is NOT EQUIVALENT to 42(x + 14y) but is equivalent to 42+588y
