Question

How do you simplify `(1+2v) times 5`?

Answer 1

`5+10v`

Explanation:

Usually written 5(1 + 2v)

each of the 2 terms inside the bracket must be multiplied by the 5.

`color(red)(5)(1+2v)=(color(red)(5)xx1)+(color(red)(5)xx2v)`

`rArr5(1+2v)=5+10v`