Question

5(4x+3)-2x

What is equivalent to this expression

Answer 1

So the expression is equivalent to 18x + 15.

Explanation:

The expression 5(4x+3)-2x simplifies to:

= 20x + 15 - 2x (distributing the 5)

= 18x + 15 (combining like terms)

So the expression is equivalent to 18x + 15.