Question

Use properties of operations to write two equivalent expressions for 13(4 + x).

1. Explain how to distribute the 13 to the terms inside the parentheses, then do the distribution. Use multiplication to simplify the result. Write your answer in the space below.



2. Write another equivalent expression by using the commutative property of addition. Write your answer in the space below.

Answer 1

13(4+x)

=52+13x

Explanation:

13 multiplies the 4 and x.

then 13 multiply 4 is 52 while 13 multiply x 13x.