Question

Use the DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY to write an equivalent expression to: 5(2x−4)+3x 

A.40x + 15
B.13x - 20
C.25x - 20
D.13x - 4​

Answer 1

B) 13x -20

Explanation:

When distributing you multiple all numbers in the parentheses

5 x 2x = 10x

5 x -4 = -20

leaving 3x combine like terms

10x + 3x = 13x

form an equation

13x -20

Answer 2

5(2x-4)+3x
=10x-20+3x
=13x-20