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1. Show your work to simplify the expression 0.5(8a +6b) a + 4b​

User Elc
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Answer:

4a+3ab +4b

Explanation:

0.5(8a+6b) a +4b

4a +3b*a +4b

4a+3ab +4b

User Christoph Baudson
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Answer:

Using distribute property

0.5(8a)(a) + 0.5(6b)(a) + 4b

4a^2 + 3ab + 4b

Explanation:

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