Q. 8−4(−x+5)Which of the following is equivalent to the given expression?Choose 1 answer:(A) 4x−12(B) −4x−12(C) 4x+13(D) 4x+5
Distribute −4: First, distribute the −4 inside the parentheses to both terms within the parentheses. This means multiplying −4 by −x and then by +5.Calculation: −4×−x=4x and −4×5=−20.
Combine terms: Next, combine the result of the distribution with the 8 that is outside the parentheses.Calculation: 8+4x−20.
Combine like terms: Now, combine the like terms, which are the constants 8 and −20. Calculation: 4x+(8−20).
Subtract to simplify: Finally, subtract 20 from 8 to get the simplified expression.Calculation: 4x−12.
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