Question

Which expression is equivalent to 5(9 + 7)?

14 + 12
14 + 7
45 + 7
45 + 35

Answer 1

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5(9 + 7) ⬅️ ORIGINAL EQUATION

DISTRIBUTE 5 WITHIN the PARENTHESES

= 5(9) + 5(7) ⬅️ DISTRIBUTED EQUATION

= 45 + 35 ⬅️ YOUR ANSWER

= 80 ⬅️ ORIGINAL ANSWER

Thus, your answer is: 45 + 35

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Answer 2

5(9 + 7) = 5 x 9 + 5 x 7 = 45 + 35