Question

which expression is equivalent to $5(6k + 5) + 8k$?
$14k + 25$
$25k + 38$
$38k + 5$
$38k + 25$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$5(6k + 5) = 30k + 25$

Step2: Add the remaining term

$30k + 25 + 8k$

Step3: Combine like terms

$(30k + 8k) + 25 = 38k + 25$

Answer:

38k + 25