Question

Simplify the expression using the distributive property.
2(5c + 8)

Answer 1

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`\huge\mathrm{10c+16}\checkmark`

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Let's clarify what the Distributive Property is.

Remember, it states that

`\rm{a(b+c)=ab+ac`

Now, let's use this property to solve our problem:

`\rm{2(5c+8)`

Multiply everything by 2:

`\rm{10c+16` (Answer)

Hope you find it helpful.

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Answer 2

10c + 16

Explanation:

You multiply 5c by 2 and get 10c, then mutiply

8 by 2 and get 16. Next, add those together and you get

10c + 16