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 −x and +5. This means multiplying −4 by −x and −4 by +5.Calculation: −4×−x=4x and −4×5=−20.
Combine with 8: Next, combine the result of the distribution with the 8 that is outside the parentheses.Calculation: 8+4x−20.
Simplify expression: Now, simplify the expression by combining like terms, which are the constant terms 8 and −20.Calculation: 4x+(8−20)=4x−12.
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