Apply the Distributive Property $\frac{1}{3}(15 x+12 y)$ A) $5 x+4 y$ B) $5 x+5 y$

question 41

Multiple Choice

Apply the distributive property. Simplify when possible. $\frac{1}{3}(15 x+12 y)$

• A) \(5 x+4 y\)
• B) \(5 x+5 y\)
• C) \(6 x+3 y\)
• D) \(5 x+y\)
• E) \(4 x+5 y\)

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