Question

Which expression is equivalent to 5(x 7)?

a. 5x 12
b. 5x 35
c. 5x 7
d. 40x?

Answer 1

5x + 35

Explanation:

The solution is 5x + 35. To simplify this expression, multiply 5 by x and 7. The result is 5x + 35. The 5x and 35 cannot be combined further because they are not like terms.

Answer 2

5(x + 7) = 5 * x + 5 * 7 = 5x + 35