Question

Use the DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY to simplify the expression. 4(3r - 8)

Answer 1

12r-32

Explanation:

Distribute the 4 between the different numbers.

3r * 4 = 12r and 8 * 4 = 32

So...you end up with 12r-32

Answer 2

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Let's recall that the Distributive Property states that

a(b+c)=ab+ac

Where

a, b, and c can be either constants (numbers like 4) or variables (letters like d)

Simplify:

4(3r-8)

4 times 3r is equal to 12r

12r- (4*8)

`\boxed{\boxed{\bold{12r-32}}}`

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