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Write an equivalent expression for 4(a+5)

User Gazdagergo
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\huge \boxed{4a+20}

We can do this using the distributive property, which states that
a(b+c)=ab+ac.

Distribute the
4 to the
a and the
5.
4a+4(5)

Multiply.
\displaystyle \boxed{4a+20}

User Renato Cassino
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