Simplify each expression. Justify each step if not.
5+ (3x+2) = 5+ (2+3x) commutative prop. of+
=(5+2) +3x ____________________
= 7+3x combine like terms
2. 3(x6) =3(6x) _____________________
= (3 X 6)x Associative prop. of mult.
= 18x multiply.

Question

Simplify each expression. Justify each step if not.
5+ (3x+2) = 5+ (2+3x)     commutative prop. of+
      =(5+2) +3x                   ____________________
      = 7+3x                            combine like terms
2.  3(x6) =3(6x)                 _____________________
       = (3 X 6)x              Associative prop. of mult.
        = 18x                      multiply.

anonymous · Answer

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