Question

Are these two expressions equivalent?
5(3+2) and 5.3 + 5.2

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

5(3+2) = 5(5) = 25

5.3 + 5.2 = 10.5

25 doesn't equal 10.5 therefore 5(3+2) isn't equivalent to 5.3 + 5.2