Which expression is equivalent to 5(3x + 9)?
Responses
A 8x + 148 x + 14
B 45x + 1545 x + 15
C 15x + 4515 x + 45
D 15x - 45
The expression 5(3x + 9) can be simplified by distributing the 5 to both terms inside the parentheses:
5(3x + 9) = 5 * 3x + 5 * 9 = 15x + 45
Therefore, the correct answer is D) 15x - 45.
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The expression 5(3x + 9) can be simplified by distributing the 5 to both terms inside the parentheses:
5(3x + 9) = 5 * 3x + 5 * 9 = 15x + 45
Therefore, the correct answer is C) 15x + 45.