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Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below? 5(3x + 3) + 18 A. 15x + 33 B. 30x C. 5x + 6 D. 15x - 3

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The answer is A. 15x+33.
Let's simplify step-by-step.5(3x+3)+18Distribute:=(5)(3x)+(5)(3)+18=15x+15+18Combine Like Terms:=15x+15+18=(15x)+(15+18)=15x+33

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