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Distributive property to simplify the expression 5(x+5)

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Answer:

5x + 25

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Distributive Property

Algebra I

  • Terms/Coefficients

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

5(x + 5)

Step 2: Expand

  1. Distribute 5: 5(x) + 5(5)
  2. Multiply: 5x + 25
User Daniel Dewhurst
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Answer:
5x+25

Step-by-step explanation:
5(x+5)
To use the distributive property, multiply 5 to all terms inside of the parentheses.
5x+25

I hope this helps!
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