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Which expression is equivalent to 3(x+5)+2x? Help me soon I’m so confused

Which expression is equivalent to 3(x+5)+2x? Help me soon I’m so confused-example-1

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3(x+5)+2x

First, distribute 3 to all terms within the parenthesis

3(x) = 3x

3(5) = 15

3x + 15 + 2x

Combine like terms

(3x + 2x) + 15

5x + 15

(B) is your answer

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