Question

After applying the distributive property to the expression 8(12-4) and then multiplying what will be the first term in the resulting subtraction expression

Answer 1

The first term in the resulting subtraction expression is 96.

Explanation:

Given - After applying the distributive property to the expression 8(12-4) and then multiplying

To find - What will be the first term in the resulting subtraction expression ?

Proof -

Given the expression is -

8( 12 - 4) = 8(12) - 8(4)

= 96 - 32

⇒8( 12 - 4) = 96 - 32

So,

The first term in the resulting subtraction expression is 96.