Use the properties of operations to write an expression equivalent to 2 (k + 4) + 5. the answer should be in simplest form. what is the constant value (no variables) in the equivalent expression?

Answer 1

To simplify the expression, we can distribute the 2 across the terms inside the parentheses:

2(k + 4) + 5 = 2 * k + 2 * 4 + 5

Simplifying further:

= 2k + 8 + 5

Combining like terms:

= 2k + 13

The constant value in the equivalent expression is 13.