Which expression is equivalent to the expression below. 3x+5(x-2). A) 3x+5-2 B) 8x-10 C) 8x-2 D) 3x+x-10

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Which expression is equivalent to the expression below. 3x+5(x-2).

A) 3x+5-2 B) 8x-10 C) 8x-2 D) 3x+x-10

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The answer is b because you distribute the 5 then add 3 to 5

AgentRev answered Jan 6, 2018

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It would be B) 8x-10. You distribute the 5 to the (x-2) to get 5x-10 and then simplify the expression.

Phil Poore answered Jan 11, 2018

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