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Use properties of operations to write two equivalent expressions for 13(4 + x).

1. Explain how to distribute the 13 to the terms inside the parentheses, then do the distribution. Use multiplication to simplify the result.


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2. Write another equivalent expression by using the commutative property of addition.

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Answer 1

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Explanation:

2 equal expressions for 13(4 + x):

52 + x

4(13 + x)

explanation: to distribute the 13 to the terms inside the parentheses, you simply multiply 13 by 4, and then 13 by x. this will then give you 52, and 13x.

2. another equal expression with commutative property of addition:

52 + x

x + 52