Question

Which steps will generate an expression equivalent to 17(x+5) ?

Answer 1

17(x + 5)

to find a equivalent expression, simplify this one

distribute the 17 to both x and 5 (distributive property)

17(x) = 17x
17(5) = 85

17x + 85 is your simplified and equivalent expression


hope this helps

Answer 2

The answer to this question is 85