Expand 5(y + 2) using the distributive property.

Question

A. 5y + 2
B. 6y + 10
C. 6y + 7
D. 5y + 10

Answer 1

D. 5y + 10

To expand 5(y + 2) using the distributive property, you multiply 5 by y and 5 by 2 separately:

5(y) + 5(2)
= 5y + 10

So, the correct expansion is 5y + 10.