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A) Write an expression for the given number trickB) Simplify the expression you came up with.

A) Write an expression for the given number trickB) Simplify the expression you came-example-1
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A) The expression for the given number trick = 8(x + 7)

B) 8x + 56

Step-by-step explanation:

A) Pick a number:

Let the number = y

Add 7:

it becomes = y + 7

Multiply by 8:

it becomes = 8(x + 7)

The expression for the given number trick = 8(x + 7)

B) We sipmlify the expression by opening the bracket:

8(x + 7) = 8 × x + 8×7

= 8x + 56

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