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Can u please do step by step with this problem`-5(x-4)

User Mhulse
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Answer:

-5 × 4x = -20x

Step by Step Explanation:

Start with parenthesis

x - 4 = 4x

Multiply

-5 × 4x = -20x

User Yelitza
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Answer:

-5x+20

Explanation:

Distribute the -5: -5(x) and -5(-4)

-5x+20

Since you cannot combine like terms, this is your final answer

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