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Which expression is equivalent to 15x + 3?

A. 15(1x + 1)
B. 5(3x + 1)
C. 3(5x + 1)
D. 2(15x + 3)

User Timshutes
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C.) 3(5x+1)

Explanation: you use the foil method to distribute the 3.
User Liam Galvin
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

3(5x + 1) | Given

15x + 3 | Multiply each term on the inside by the number on the outside of the parenthesis (3). This is called distributing.

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