Question

40 which expression is equivalent to the expression shown below? $2 + 3(2x + 5)$ a $7 + 6x$ b $17 + 2x$ c $17 + 6x$ d $25 + 10x$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$2 + 3(2x) + 3(5)$

Step2: Calculate multiplied terms

$2 + 6x + 15$

Step3: Combine constant terms

$6x + (2 + 15)$

Answer:

C. $17 + 6x$