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Which of the following best describes the expression 5(x + 2)? pls help me :,D

Which of the following best describes the expression 5(x + 2)? pls help me :,D-example-1

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Answer:

5 is a constant. (it has no variables)

x + 2 is not a constant. It does, however, have two terms, x and 2.

(terms are seperated by addition/subtraction)

This rules out a and b.

As for c... 5(x+2) implies multiplication, which would be a product, not a sum.

The product of a constant factor 5 and a 2-term factor x+2

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Answer:

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Explanation:

5(x + 2)

The constant factor is 5. x + 2 is not constant.

The brackets represent multiplication.

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