Question

5(x + 3) represents the area of the rectangle above. Which expression below is equivalent by the Distributive Property?

5x + 3

(5 + x) + 3

5x + 15

(x + 3) ⋅ 5

Answer 1

5X+15

Explanation:

you just have to multiply 5 and X and also multiply 3 by 5.

Answer 2

`\boxed{\bold{5x+15}}`

Explanation:

Distributive Property:
`\bold{a(b+c)=(a*b)+(a*c)}`

Write An Equation:

(5 * x) + (5 * 3)

Solve:

5 * x = 5x

5 * 3 = 15

Rewrite Equation

5x + 15