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Which expression is equivalent to 5(4x + 3)

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Hey there!


5(4x + 3)


DISTRIBUTE 5 WITHIN the PARENTHESES

= 5(4x) + 5(3)


WEIRD WAY TO SIMPLIFYING MULTIPLICATION

= 5x + 5x + 5x + 5x + 5 + 5 + 5

= 10x + 10x + 10 + 5

= 20x + 15


Therefore, your answer is: 20x + 15


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