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Which is a simplified form of the expression 4(2z – 1) – 5z?

A. 3z – 1

B. 3z – 4

C. 8z – 1

D. -8z + 4

User Yixing Lao
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Answer:

b

Explanation:

i got it right on edge :)

User Xinthink
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Answer:

B: 3z-4

Explanation:

First you start with PEMDAS. Parenthesis first.

Distribute 4 to (2z-1)

You get 8z-4

Next combine like terms such as 8z and -5z.

You get 3z because 8-5 is 3.

then you add on the negative four and get 3z-4.

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