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Which of the following is equivalent to 5(a + 3) + 12?

5a + 15
5a + 27
5a + 36
15a + 12

User Junlin
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Answer:

B

Explanation:

User Rhynden
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Answer: 5a + 27

Explanation:

Distribute

5(a + 3) + 12

5a + 15 + 12

Combine like terms

5a + (15 + 12)

= 5a + 27

User Bgran
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