Question

Use the distributive property to write an equivalent expression to 2(n + 5)​

Answer 1

2n + 10.

Explanation:

2(n + 5)

= 2 * n + 2 * 5

= 2n + 10.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer: 2n + 10

Explanation: In this problem, the 2 "distributes" through the parenthses which means that it multiplies by each of the terms inside.

So we have 2(n) + 2(5) which simplifies to 2n + 10.