the 5 next to the parentheses indicates multiplication
No, it indicates Distribution, a(b+c)=(ab+ac), 5(8-5)=(5x8+5x5).
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the 5 next to the parentheses indicates multiplication
No, it indicates Distribution, a(b+c)=(ab+ac), 5(8-5)=(5x8+5x5).