Question

which expression is equivalent 5/2 (2x + 1)?

A. 5x + 5/2
B. 5x + 1
C. 2x + 5/2
D. x + 5/2

Answer 1

answer: A. 5x + 5/2

explanation:
distribute the 5/2 by multiplying it by each number inside the parenthesis
(5/2)(2) + (5/2)(1)
= (10/2)x + (5/2)
= 5x + 5/2