Problems Involving Difference of Positive and Negative Numbers
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following is the simplest form of the expression 5(2+3m+4m)?
A
10+20m
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B
5+7m
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C
10+7m
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D
10+35m
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Solution
The correct option is D10+35m First, we add the like terms. 3m+4m=7m
Then, the expression reduces to 5(2+7m).
Multiplying each term in the parentheses by 5 we get, 5×2+5×7m=10+35m
So, option C is correct.