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Question:

Which expression is equivalent to [tex]$100+20$[/tex]?

Answer:

A. [tex]$5(20+4)$[/tex]

B. [tex][tex]$10(10+10)$[/tex][/tex]

C. [tex]$10(10+3)$[/tex]

D. [tex]$5(20+3)$[/tex]



Answer :

To determine which expression is equivalent to [tex]\( 100 + 20 \)[/tex], let's evaluate each option step-by-step.

First, we start by calculating the given expression:

[tex]\[ 100 + 20 = 120 \][/tex]

Next, let's evaluate each of the provided options and compare their results to 120:

1. Option 1: [tex]\( 5(20 + 4) \)[/tex]
[tex]\[ 5(20 + 4) = 5 \cdot 24 = 120 \][/tex]
This option evaluates to 120.

2. Option 2: [tex]\( 10(10 + 10) \)[/tex]
[tex]\[ 10(10 + 10) = 10 \cdot 20 = 200 \][/tex]
This option evaluates to 200.

3. Option 3: [tex]\( 10(10 + 3) \)[/tex]
[tex]\[ 10(10 + 3) = 10 \cdot 13 = 130 \][/tex]
This option evaluates to 130.

4. Option 4: [tex]\( 5(20 + 3) \)[/tex]
[tex]\[ 5(20 + 3) = 5 \cdot 23 = 115 \][/tex]
This option evaluates to 115.

After comparing the results:

- Option 1 evaluates to 120, which is equivalent to the original expression [tex]\(100 + 20\)[/tex].
- Options 2, 3, and 4 do not evaluate to 120 and thus are not equivalent to the original expression.

Therefore, the expression that is equivalent to [tex]\( 100 + 20 \)[/tex] is:

[tex]\[ \boxed{5(20 + 4)} \][/tex]