Question

5x + 5
a. 10x + 5 - 5x
b. 10x
c. 5(x + 1)

Explanation:

Assuming the problem is to find which expression is equivalent to \(5x + 5\), we analyze each option:

Step 1: Analyze Option a

Simplify \(10x + 5 - 5x\). Combine like terms: \(10x - 5x + 5 = 5x + 5\). So this is equivalent.

Step 2: Analyze Option b

\(10x\) is not equivalent to \(5x + 5\) (unless \(x = 1\), but generally, they are different).

Step 3: Analyze Option c

Expand \(5(x + 1)\) using the distributive property: \(5 \times x + 5 \times 1 = 5x + 5\). So this is equivalent.

Answer:

a. \(10x + 5 - 5x\), c. \(5(x + 1)\)