Question

Which expression is equivalent to 5 + 15x?

0 A. 5(1 + 3x)
ОВ. 1(5 + 3x)
Ос. 3(5 + х)
OD. 5(3x)
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Answer 1

your answer is a. 5(1 + 3x)

Answer 2

A. 5(1 + 3x)

Explanation:

5(1 + 3x)

(5 × 1) + (5 × 3x)

5 + (5 × 3x)

5 + 15x

A works. Let's check the rest.

1(5 + 3x)

(1 × 5) + (1 × 3x)

5 + (1 × 3x)

5 + 3x

B does not work.

3(5 + х)

(3 × 5) + (3 × x)

15 + (3 × x)

15 + 3x

C doesn't work.

5(3x)

5 × 3x

15x

B, C, and D do not work.