Question

Select all the expressions equivalent to:

20a + 10b
a
5(4a + 2b)
b
10(2a + b)
C С
2(10a + 5)
2(10a + 5b)
Od
Оe
5(4a - 2b)

Answer 1

5(4a + 2b)

10(2a + b)

2(10a + 5b)

Explanation:

we are trying to find equations equivalent to (20a + 10b), so distribute

5(4a + 2b) = 20a +10b YES

10(2a + b) = 20a +10b YES

2(10a +5) = 20a + 10 NO

2(10a + 5b) = 20a +10b YES

5(4a - 2b) = 20a - 10b NO