Question

Simplify: 2(8 - 2x4).

Answer 1

2(8-8x)

Explanation:

Distrubutive Property:

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A(B+C)=AB+AC

Multiply by the numbers from left to right.

4*2=8

Therefore the correct answer is 2(8-8x).

Answer 2

16 - 4x^4

Explanation:

Assuming x4 means x^4 or x to the 4th power

2(8 - 2x^4)

Distribute the 2

2*8 - 2 * 2x^4

16 - 4x^4