Question

Solve: 5 (x+2) +2x
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Answer 1

5 (x+2) +2x is equal to 7x + 10

Explanation:

To find the value of this equation you would have to apply the distributive property by changing 5 (x+2) to 5x +10. (When applying the distributive property you will always multiply the numbers in the parentheses by the number on the left of it). Then you would combine like terms by adding 2x and 5x together. You will then have 7x + 10.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1.) Distribute = 5x+10

2.) Collect Like-Terms = 5x & +2x

3.) Add 5x and +2x , which = 7x

Now you have your answer, which is: 7x + 10.

I hope this helped.