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Which property explains why these two expressions are equal ? -5(x-4)=-5x+20)​

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Answer:

  • distributive property of multiplication

Explanation:

Given

  • Expression -5(x-4)= -5x+20

It is demonstrating the distributive property of multiplication

  • a(b + c) = ab + ac
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