Question

Are the two expressions equivalent 5(3x+8) 8x+8 when x=10

Answer 1

No, the two expressions are not equivalent when x = 10.

Explanation:

5((3)(10)+8) = 190

(8)(10)+8 = 88

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Answer 2

Answer:no

Explanation:

5(3(10)+8)

5(30+8)

5(38)=190

8(10)+8

80+8

88

88≠190 so no