Use the distributive property to write an equivalent expression. 2f + 10
A. f(2 + 10)
B. 2(f + 5)
C. 2(f + 10)
2 (f + 5) = 2 f + 2*5 = 2 f + 10
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To use the distributive property, you need to distribute a number or variable to each term inside the parentheses.
In this case, we have the expression 2f + 10. To distribute the 2, you multiply it by each term inside the parentheses.
Option A, f(2 + 10), is not an equivalent expression as it distributes the f instead of the 2.
Option B, 2(f + 5), is not an equivalent expression as it distributes the 2 to only the f term and not the 10.
Option C, 2(f + 10), is the correct expression that uses the distributive property. The 2 is multiplied by both terms inside the parentheses, resulting in an equivalent expression.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. 2(f + 10).