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What expression is equivalent to 4a +10

User Bmaster
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Hi there! :D

Answer:

2(2a+5)

Explanation:

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

First, rewrite the problem down 10, and then 4.

10=5*2 or 2*5

4=2*2

2*2a+2*5

Finally you had to factor out by the common term of 2.

2(2a+5)

Hope this helps!

-Charlie

Thanks!

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