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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Part 1: Explain, in complete sentences, how to use the distributive property to simplify the expression below. 5(x + 2) Part 2: Write the simplified expression.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Distribute 5 to x Plus Distribute 5 to 2 5x + 10..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1. Distribute the 5 to x +2 by multiplying 5 by x and 5 by to get expanded form. Then, simplify the expression 5x+10 which is the simplest form of the expression. 2. 5(x+2) => 5(x) + 5(2) =>5x+10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@vmathhelp Thanks For The Explanation!

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