Which expression is equivalent to 5(g+2)−3

Question

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Responses

5g+7
5 g plus 7

5g−7
5 g minus 7

5g−1
5 g minus 1

5g+10

Answer 1

To simplify the expression \( 5(g + 2) - 3 \), follow these steps:

1. Distribute \( 5 \) into \( (g + 2) \): \[ 5 \cdot g + 5 \cdot 2 = 5g + 10 \]

2. Now, subtract \( 3 \) from \( 10 \): \[ 5g + 10 - 3 = 5g + 7 \]

Thus, the expression \( 5(g + 2) - 3 \) simplifies to \( 5g + 7 \).

The equivalent expression is 5g + 7.