Question

1. Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 8(2x+7)?

(1) 10x +15
(3) 16x + 7
(2) 10x + 7
(4) 16x+56
show work please

Answer 1

(4)

Explanation:

8(2x+7)=16x+56

Answer 2

4

Explanation:

Using the distributive property, we multiply 8 by 2x and 7.

(8•2x)+(8•7)

16x+56