Question

4(10x+2)-40x
Each step of the equation

Answer 1

`\displaystyle =8`

Explanation:

Distributive property:

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A(B+C)=AB+AC

A=4, B=10x, and C=2

`4*10x+4*2`

Simplify.

`40x+4*2`

`4*2=8`

`40x+8`

`40x+8-40x`

Group like terms

`40x-40x+8`

Add numbers from left to right.

`40x-40x=0`

`\displaystyle 8`, is the correct answer.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

We cannot solve this, since this is an expression, not an equation.

Lets simplify the expression

4(10x+2)-40x

Distribute the 4

40x +8 - 40x

8