SOLUTION: Which expression is equivalent to the expression 15y + 8(y + 5)?

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Question 763133: Which expression is equivalent to the expression 15y + 8(y + 5)?
Found 3 solutions by jim_thompson5910, MathLover1, tommyt3rd:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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15y + 8(y + 5)

15y + 8y + 8*5

15y + 8y + 40

(15y + 8y) + 40

23y + 40


Simplified Answer: 23y + 40

Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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15y+%2B+8%28y+%2B+5%29=15y+%2B+8y+%2B+5

15y+%2B+8%28y+%2B+5%29=23y+%2B+5
so, expression 23y+%2B+5 is equivalent to the expression 15y+%2B+8%28y+%2B+5%29

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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where are the choices?

...please repost with a clear and complete question :)