lucillelaura2006
contestada

Which of the following best describes the expression 5(x + 2)?

The sum of constant factors 5 and x + 2
The product of constant factors 5 and x + 2
The sum of a constant factor 5 and a 2-term factor x + 2
The product of a constant factor 5 and a 2-term factor x + 2

Respuesta :

the expression would be "the sum of constant factors 5 and x + 2
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QueenofLovers123
lorayton

Answer:

5 is a constant. (it has no variables)

x + 2 is not a constant. It does, however, have two terms, x and 2.

(terms are seperated by addition/subtraction)

This rules out a and b.

As for c... 5(x+2) implies multiplication, which would be a product, not a sum.

d. The product of a constant factor 5 and a 2-term factor x+2

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