Question

When asked to write an equivalent expression to 5(a+3),Alejandra wrote 5a+8. Is she correct? If not, what is the correct answer?

Answer 1

5a+8

Answer is NOT 5a+8

5(a+3) Multiply the bracket by 5

5(a)+5(3)

5a+15

Correct answer is supposed to be: 5a+15