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Are the expressions

5
(
x
+
2
)
+
10
and
5
x
+
12
equivalent, and why?

1 Answer

7 votes

Answer:

Yes it is equivalent

Explanation:

Simply 5(x+2)+10 and you will get 5x+12

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