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Which expression is equivalent to $16 left parenthesis x plus 15 right parenthesis$ ?

$16 x plus 31$

$16 x plus 240$

$16 x plus 1$

$16 x plus 15$

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Explanation

Choice B is correct. The expression $16 left parenthesis x plus 15 right parenthesis$ can be rewritten as $16 left parenthesis x right parenthesis plus 16 left parenthesis 15 right parenthesis$ , which is equivalent to $16 x plus 240$ .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.