Properties and Simplifying Expressions Distributive Property

Simplify the expression.

10(x+2)

Mathematical Equivalence

OFF

Simplify 5(2 - 7n)

• 52 - 7n

• 10 - 7n

• 10 + -35n

• 10 + 35n

Which of the following is equivalent to (36x + 72y)?

• 2(18 + 32y)

• 6(6x + 12y)

• 4(9x + 13y)

• 6xy(6 + 12)

Is 20b+16c  equal to 4(4b+5c)?

• yes

• no

Simplify the expression: 7(2y + 1) - 3y

Simplify the expression:
8(5 + w)

• 40 + w

• 40+8w

• 85 + 8w

• 13+8w

2(3v - 8) 

• 6v-16

• 6v-8

• 6v-6

• 6v+8

Answer explanation

To simplify the expression, distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses: 2(3x) + 2(4) + x = 6x + 8 + x = 7x + 8. Therefore, the correct choice is 7x + 8.

Simplify: -6(3x - 9)

Mathematical Equivalence

ON