Question

Show how to use the distributive property to
simplify 4(5 + x).

Answer 1

24x

Explanation:

4 goes over to 5 4×5

then since you do not know what x is you just put 4x

add 20 + 4x=24x

Answer 2

20+4x. Multiply the 4 by the 5 and bring the sign over. Do same for x