Question

Write an expression that is equivalent to
5(a+3b)+6+8a+12

Answer 1

`5(a+3b)+6+8a+12=13a + 15b + 18`

Explanation:

Expanding rules (and rearranging) gives us that

`5(a+3b)+6+8a+12\\= (5a + 15b) + 8a + (6 + 12)\\= (5a + 8a) + (15b) + (18)\\= 13a + 15b + 18`

Answer 2

13a+15b+18 is the answer hope it helps