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Use in distributive propert to clear parentheses 5(x+4)

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Answer:

5x+20

Step-by-step explanation:

You will multiply what is directly on the outside by what is on the inside. you first multiply 5 by x and then 5 by 4 and then add them because the original equation says

5 ( x + 4 ).

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Answer:
5x+20

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