Question

Are the expressions 5(3a+2) and 15a+2 equivalent? Justify your answer.

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Answer 1

not equivalent.

Explanation:

5(3a+2). multiply the 5 into the parenthesis, so multiply it by both numbers.

15a+10≠15a+2

if you wanted to go further, since 15a is equivalent, just take it out.

10≠2

Answer 2

They are not equivalent.

Explanation:

5(3a+2)=15a+10

15a+10≠15a+2