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Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below? 6x+15y A. 3(2x - 5y) B. 3(5x - 2y) C. 3(2x + 5y) D. 3(5x + 2y)

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Answer:

C. 3(2x + 5y) is the algebraic expression equivalent to the expression

Explanation:

From the question, the given expression is 6x + 15y.

Factorizing this expression gives 3(2x + 5y). Hence, the algebraic expression equivalent to the expression 6x + 15y is 3(2x + 5y). (Option C).

Checking the remaining options

A. 3(2x - 5y)

Expanding this gives 6x - 15y. It is not equivalent to the given expression

B. 3(5x - 2y)

Expanding this gives 15x - 6y. It is not equivalent to the given expression

D. 3(5x + 2y)

Expanding this gives 15x + 3y. It is not equivalent to the given expression.

Hence, C. 3(2x + 5y) is the algebraic expression equivalent to the expression.

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