The expression \( (5 \cdot 20) + (3 \cdot 20) \) can be simplified by factoring out the common factor of \( 20 \). Thus, another expression to calculate the total amount spent is:
\[ 20 \cdot (5 + 3) \]
So the correct answer is:
20⋅(5+3)
Ella Grace bought 5 plants for her backyard for $20 each and 3 chairs for her firepit for $20 each. She used this expression to calculate the total amount she spent.
(5⋅20)+(3⋅20)
What is another expression to calculate the total amount spent?
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5⋅(20+3)
5 times open paren 20 plus 3 close paren
20⋅(5+3)
20 times open paren 5 plus 3 close paren
(5+20)⋅(3+20)
open paren 5 plus 20 close paren times open paren 3 plus 20 close paren
5⋅20⋅3
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