Two expressions are shown below: A. 5(4 + 9) B. 29 + 36 Explain why Expression A is equivalent to Expression B. Use a property of operation in your answer.

The two expressions A and B are equivalent because the value of both expressions is same.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: Expression A is 5(4+9) and expression B is 29+36.

To find: The reason why expressions A and B are equivalent.

First we solve expression A.

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Now we solve expression B.

Clearly, the value of both the expressions is same.

Hence, the expression A is equivalent to expression B.