Question

Use the distributive property to write an expression that is equivalent to 8( a + 4 ). 8(a+4) = blank a + blank

Answer 1

`\sf \: 8a + 32`

Explanation:

Now we have to,

→ Find the equivalent expression.

The property we use,

→ Distributive property.

The expression is,

→ 8(a + 4)

Let's simplify the expression,

→ 8(a + 4)

→ 8(a) + 8(4)

→ (8 × a) + (8 × 4)

→ 8a + 32

Hence, the answer is 8a + 32.

Answer 2

8a+32

8(a+4)= 8a+32

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