Question

Use a distributive property to rewrite the expression. then simplify the expression. a(b − 8)

Answer 1

ab-8a the answer simplified. (multiple using distributive property)

Answer 2

`ab-8a`

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the following question:


`a(b-8)`

To apply the distributive property to an expression we have to multiply all terms within the paratheses by the terms outside the paratheses.


`a(b-8)`

`a*b=ab`

`8* a=8a`

`ab-8a`

Your answer is "ab - 8a."

Hope this helps.