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How can 5(3+2) be expressed using distributive property

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you distribute the 5 throughout the parentheses: 15(2) then, you multiply 15 by 2. answer: 30
User Ward Werbrouck
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Answer:

5(3) 5(2)

Explanation:

You would use the distributive property by doing

5(3) 5(2)

15 + 10

25

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