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5(x – 8) use the distributive property to simplify each expression.

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Answer:

5x - 40

Explanation:

x = 1

the position the 5 is in makes it a multiplication. multiply x(aka 1) by 5. you get 5x

multiply 5 by 8, giving you 40.

therefore, if my algebra is right, the answer is 5x-40

User Bruno Laurinec
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Answer:

5x-40

Explanation:

5(x – 8)

Use the distributive property

5*x - 5*8

5x-40

User Ste Pammenter
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