Question

Select all the equations that are equivalent to 5(a+2)

A 5a+2
B 5a+10
C a+10
D 5+(a+2)

Answer 1

B. 5a + 10

Explanation:

Given:

5(a+2)

Open parenthesis

5(a+2)

= 5a + 10

A. 5a + 2

Wrong option

B. 5a + 10

Correct option

C. a + 10

Wrong option

D. 5 + (a + 2)

= 5 + a +2

= a + 7

Wrong option