Question

Write an equivalent expression for 3(4x+2y)+5​

Answer 1

Hello! The answer is 12x + 6y + 5

Explanation:

3(4x + 2y) + 5

Distribute:

3(4x + 2y) + 5

= 12x + 6y + 5

All like terms are combined/non-existent so the equivalent expression is: 12x + 6y + 5

Answer 2

12x+6y+5

Explanation:

expand this: 3(4x+2y)=12x+6y

then add 5

12x+6y+5