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Use the Distributive Property to expand 8(2x - 5y) - 7.

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Answer:

8(2x) - 8(5y) - 7

Explanation:

To check if you've distributed properly:

8(2x) - 8(5y) = 16x - 40y,

8(2x - 5y) = 16x - 40y

8(2x) - 8(5y) = 8(2x - 5y)

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