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Rewrite in simplest terms: 4(5y+2z)+8z-4(5z+2y)

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Answer:

The simplest form is 20(y - z)

Explanation:

4(5y+2z) = 20y + 8z

4(5z+2y) = 20z + 8y

4(5y+2z)+8z-4(5z+2y) = (20y + 8z) + 8z - (20z + 8y)

= 20y - 20z

= 20(y - z)

I tried to explain it and I hope it helps!

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