SOLUTION: Explain why the expression (5 ● 2)x is equal to the expression 10x. Its equal to 10x because (5*2)=10 correct?

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Question 641629: Explain why the expression (5 ● 2)x is equal to the expression 10x.
Its equal to 10x because (5*2)=10 correct?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
That is correct. Five times two equals ten. Or 5*2 = 10

So

(5*2)x = 10x

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