Question

Using the distributive property write numerical expression that is equivalent to 25+10

Answer 1

5(5 + 2).

Explanation:

5 is a factor of 25 and 10 so :

15 + 10 = 5(5 + 2).

Answer 2

For this case we have that by definition, the distributive property establishes:

`a (b + c) = ab + ac`

Then, using the above definition, we must write an expression equivalent to:

`25 + 10`:

The largest integer that divides both numbers without leaving residue is 5, then:

`5 (5 + 2) = 5 * 5 + 5 * 2 = 25 + 10`

Answer:

`5 (5 + 2)`