Question

Alicia says the expression 2(m+4)+5 is equivalent to the expression 2m+13. Identify two properties that can be used to support Alicia's claim and justify you answer.

Answer 1

One I can think of is the distribution of properties

Answer 2

2(m+4)+5= 2 multiplied by 4 =8 and 8+5=13

2m+13 it is Distributive property of addition and multiplication

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