Question

Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?

8(3x - 5)
A.
24x - 40
B.
8x - 3
C.
8x - 8
D.
24x + 40

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

Using the distributive property,

`8(3x-5)\\\\=8(3x)-5(8)\\\\=24x-40`