Use the distributive property to simplify the expression. 8(p-2)

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Sartori · Answer 1 · 2020-10-10T03:01:12+0000

Answer:

$\rm{8p-16$

Explanation:

Hi there!

The Distributive Property states that a(b+c)=ab+ac

So, we take a number a, multiply it by b and c, and add the products.

$\rm{8(p-2)$

$\rm{8p-16$

Thus,
$\rm{8p-16$ is our answer.

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Macborowy · Answer 2 · 2020-10-14T13:35:57+0000

Answer:8p-16

Explanation:

When using the distributive property all you have to do is multiply the number out of the parenthesis with the numbers inside.

8 x P = 8p

8 x -2 = -16