Question

Use the distributive property to simplify

the equation below.
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8(2a + 4b - c)
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Answer 1

16a + 32b - 8c

Explanation:

You bring 8 inside the parenthesis and then multiply it with everything. so for a you put 16, b you put 32 and c you put 8

Answer 2

16a +32b - 8c

Explanation:

8(2a + 4b - c)

Distribute

8*2a + 8*4b+ 8*(-c)

16a +32b - 8c