Write the letters of the expressions that are equivalent to the given expression. 5(2x + 3)
a. 10x + 15
b. 5x + 15x + 5x
c. 10x + 8

A.) 10x + 15

Step-by-step explanation:

You would distribute (multiply) the 5 to the 2x which would then make it 10x and you would distribute (multiply) the 5 to the 3 which would then make it 15. Because the 5 is a positive number the sign stays the same.

Therefore, 10x + 15 is your answer.

Sample Response: Although 6 and 3 are on opposite sides of sea level, or 0, they are not opposites because they are unequal distances from 0.

Step-by-step explanation:

3 is 3 units above 0 on a vertical number line.

–6 is 6 units below 0 on a vertical number line.

3 is not the opposite of –6.

Opposites are equal distances from 0.