Use the properties of operations to write an expression equivalent to 2(k+4)+5
. The answer should be in simplest form. What is the constant value (no variables) in the equivalent expression?(1 point)
The expression 2(k+4)+5 can be simplified by using the distributive property.
2(k+4) + 5 = 2k + 8 + 5
Combining like terms, we get:
2k + 13
The constant value in this expression is 13.