The area, in square feet, of Shawn's garden is found by calculating 15(2x+7). Shawn incorrectly says the area can also be found using the expression 30x+7. What is the correct expression that Shawn should

Maxbc asked Nov 1, 2023

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Maxbc asked Nov 1, 2023

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The expression for the area is:

$15\cdot(2x+7)=15\cdot2x+15\cdot7=30x+105$

He applied the distributive property but forgot to apply it to the term 7.

The expression for the area after the distribution property is applied is A=30x+105.

Sunder answered Nov 8, 2023

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