Question

Which expression is equivalent to 2(h+4)+6(g+3)+5h

Answer 1

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

2(h + 4) + 6(g + 3) + 5h

= (2)(h) + (2)(4) + (6)(g) + (6)(3) + 5h

= 2h + 8 + 6g + 18 + 5h cimbine like terms

= (2h + 5h) + 6g + (8 + 18)

= 7h + 6g + 26