Question

question
which expression is equivalent to the expression below?

( v + v + v + v + v + w + w + w )

answer
( v^5w^3 ) ( 8vw )
( 5v + 3w ) ( 8 + v + w )

Explanation:

Step1: Count the number of \( v \) terms

There are 5 \( v \) terms added together: \( v + v + v + v + v = 5v \)

Step2: Count the number of \( w \) terms

There are 3 \( w \) terms added together: \( w + w + w = 3w \)

Step3: Combine the results

Adding the two results together gives \( 5v + 3w \)

Answer:

\( 5v + 3w \) (corresponding to the option "5v + 3w")