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How can we use the distributive property to find an expression equivalent to
15(x + 2)? Place the steps in order.

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Using the distributive property you would multiply 15 by each term inside the parentheses:


15 times x = 15x

15 times 2 = 30


The equivalent expression would be 15x + 30

By using the distributive property, the equivalent expression would be 15x + 30.

What is distributive property?

The distributive property states that an expression of the form A(B + C) can be solved by a multiplication over addition operation that is

A(B + C) = AB + AC

This property is known by distributive law and applies to subtraction also.

By applying distributive property

15(x + 2)

= (15 × x) + (15 × 2)

= 15x + 30

Thus, The equivalent expression would be 15x + 30

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