Question

Use the Distributive Property to simplify the expression: 8(c – 5)

Answer 1

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We'll use the Distributive Property to simplify.

This property states that

`\longrightarrow\tt{a(b+c)=ab+ac}`

In this little formula, a, b, and c can be variables, constants, or both.

Now we simplify:

`\longrightarrow\tt{8(c-5)}`

Multiply 8 times c and -5:

`\longrightarrow\tt{8c-40}`

Hence, we conclude that the answer is
`\tt{8c-40}`.

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Answer 2

8c - 40

Explanation:

8(c - 5)

8c - 8×5

= 8c - 40