Question

If you add 12 marshmallows to each of 5 bags of marshmallows, and each bag started with the same number of marshmallows, the total number of marshmallows is given by the expression ­­­5(x + 12). Identify an equivalent expression.

Answer 1

5x + 60

Explanation:

If you add 12 marshmallows to each of 5 bags of marshmallows, and each bag started with the same number of marshmallows, the total number of marshmallows is given by the expression ­­­5(x + 12). The equivalent expression is 5x + 60.

Answer 2

6

Explanation:

12 x 5 = 60 ÷ to get number