What is the first step to simplify the expression 5(8x-4)+12

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1 answer:

djverab [1.8K]2 years ago

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Answer:

8 • (5x - 1)

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1 : See below

Step 2 : See below

Pulling out like terms/ factors

8x - 4 = 4 • (2x - 1)

Equation at the end of step 2 :

20 • (2x - 1) + 12

Step 3 : See below

Step 4 : See below

Pull out like factors:

40x - 8 = 8 • (5x - 1)

Answer: 8 • (5x - 1)

Hope this helps.

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