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Two expressions are shown below:

5(4a+7u)
20a+35u
Are these expressions equivalent? Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

Answer:

yes they are equivalent as:

Step-by-step explanation:

when we open ( ) we have to multiply the number outside with the number inside

so:-

5(4a+7u) and 20a+35u

5*4=20*a=20a

5*7=35*u=35u

hence

5(4a+7u) = 20a+35u

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