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4(−2x + 4) = [?]x + [ ]

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4(-2x + 4)
use distributive property, distribute the 4 across both numbers
when a number is beside parentheses, you multiply

4 x -2x = -8x
4 x 4 = 16

4(-2x + 4) = -8x + 16



User Metahamza
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Answer:

4(−2x + 4) = -8x + 16

Explanation:

4(−2x + 4) = [?]x + [ ]

To find what number is in the blanks, use the distributive property.

4(−2x + 4) = -8x + 16

Hope this helps!

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