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Which expression is equivalent to 5(x - 3y + 4)

A:5x-8y+9

B:1/5x-3/5y+4/4

C:1/5x-3/5y+4/5

D:5x-15y+20
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User HappyPy
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2 Answers

1 vote

Answer:

D

Explanation:

you have to distribute the number 5 between all of the numbers. Is because

5 * x is 5x 3y is 15y, and 5 *4 is 20.

5 votes

Answer:

D. 5x-15y+20

Explanation:

If you distribute 5 to all the numbers in the parenthesis, you get 5x-15y+20. This is because 5 multiplied by x is 5x, 5 multiplied by 3y is 15y, and 5 multiplied by 4 is 20. I hope this helps!

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