Question

Write an equivalent expression for 4(a+5)

Answer 1

$\huge \boxed{4a+20}$

We can do this using the distributive property, which states that $a(b+c)=ab+ac$.

Distribute the $4$ to the $a$ and the $5$. $4a+4(5)$

Multiply. $\displaystyle \boxed{4a+20}$