Question

Is 9e+2(e+5) and 11e+5 equivalent?

Answer 1

No,

$9e + 2(e + 5) = 11e + 10$

And 11e + 10 is not equivalent to 11e + 5

Answer 2

Answer:

No, its not.

9e + 2(e+5)

= 9e + 2e + 10

= 11e + 10

---> 9e+2(e+5) when simplified gives 11e + 10.

---> Therefore, its not equal to 11e + 5