Question

Lauren says the two expressions 3x+4(2x+5) and 6x +5x+5 are equivalent

substitute a umber for the variable to determine whether or not Lauren is correct

Answer 1

so, lauren isn't correct

Explanation:

3x + 4 (2x + 5) = 6x + 5x + 5

3x + 8x + 20 = 11x + 5

11x + 20 ≠ 11x + 5