Question

What is the simplified form of 8-4(-x+5)
A: 4x-13
B:-4x-12
C:4x+13
D:4x+5​

Answer 1

B. 4x-12

Explanation:

Use PEMDAS!

Parenthesis

You can't do -x+5, so in order to get rid of it, distribute the -4.

8-4(-x-5) = 8+4x-20

Exponents

There are no exponents

Multiplication/Division

There is so multiplication or division

Addition/Subtraction

The only addition or subtraction you can do is 20 - 8.

8+4x-20 = 4x-12

Answer 2

`\text{Hello there!}\\\\\text{Solve:}\\\\8-4(-x+5) \\\\\text{Distribute the -4 to the variables in the parenthesis}\\\\8+4x-20\\\\\text{Combine like terms}\\\\4x-12\\\\\boxed{\text{Answer: 4x - 12}}`