Question

What is the expression "8(t-5)" equivalent to?

A) 8t - 5
B) 8t + 5
C) 40 - t
D) 8t + 40

Answer 1

The expression '8(t-5)' is equivalent to 8t - 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

The expression '8(t-5)' is equivalent to option A) 8t - 5.

When we distribute the 8 to both terms inside the parentheses, we get 8t - 40. Simplifying further, we have 8t - 5.