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Clear parentheses by applying the distributive property.

4(4s - 4)- 1(8t - 2u)

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Answer: 16s - 16 - 8t + 2u


Explanation:

Multiply first term 4×4s-4×4

Multiply second term -1×8t + (-1)(-2u)

minus times minus gives plus.

Add the terms (16s-16) + (-8t+2u)

Clear parentheses by applying the distributive property. 4(4s - 4)- 1(8t - 2u)-example-1
Clear parentheses by applying the distributive property. 4(4s - 4)- 1(8t - 2u)-example-2
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