Question

Which expressions are equivalent to 5(x + 7) + 7(x + 5)
Please help

Answer 1

D. You got it right :)

Explanation:

Distribute:

=(5)(x)+(5)(7)+(7)(x)+(7)(5)

=5x+35+7x+35

Combine Like Terms:

=5x+35+7x+35

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

=12x+70