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Steps:
5(a+8
5a + 40
5a + 40 - 3a + 4
5a + -3a = 2
40+4=44
2a + 44 ANSWER SIMPLIFIED

Geretd answered Sep 13, 2024

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Answer:

a) 2a + 36

Explanation:

5(a + 8) - (3a + 4) (Use the distributive property)

5a + 40 -3a - 4

5a - 3a + 40 - 4 (Rerange to make the variables next to each other)

2a + 36

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