Question

Use the distributive property to simplify: 5(4x - 7)

Group of answer choices

20x-35

5x-5

35-20x

4x-35

Answer 1

the answer is 20x -35

Explanation:

5 x 4x = 20x

5 x -7 = -35

Answer 2

The answer options for exercise 5(4x-7) are:

A) 20x-35

B) 5x-5

C) 35-20x

D) 4x-35

To solve this exercise 5(4x-7), we organize the expression with the distributive law.

The distributive law is: a(b+c)=ab+ac.

5(4x - 7) = 5 × 4x - 5 × 7

20x - 35

Therefore, the correct option is alternative "A".