Question

Simplify the expression: 5( 2j + 3 + j) using the distributive and commutative properties and combining like terms below: (i need 2 equations)

Answer 1

15j + 15, or 15(1 + j).

Explanation:

We must do the work inside the parentheses first. We get 5( 2j + j + 3), or

5(3j + 3), and then 15j + 15, or 15(1 + j).

Answer 2

5( 2j+j+3)

15j + 15

Explanation:

5( 2j + 3 + j)

Combine like terms

5( 2j+j+3)

5( 3j + 3 )

Distribute

5*3j + 5* 3

15j + 15