Question

Use the distributive property to find an expression equivalent to 10 + 15x

Answer 1

The distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac

10 + 15x

10 = 5 · 2

15x = 5 · 3x

Therefore

10 + 15x = 5 · 2 + 5 · 3x = 5 · (2 + 3x)

Answer: 10 + 15x = 5 · (2 + 3x)