Question

The length of a table is three times as long as its width. The width of the table is 5x+2.

What is an algebraic expression for the length of the table? (Hint: Use the Distributive Property.)
EXPLAIN the steps that you took to find your answer.

Answer 1

length = 15x + 6

Explanation:

given the length is 3 times the width, then

length = 3(5x + 2) ← distribute parenthesis by 3

= 15x + 6