Question

Use the Distributive Property to expand 8(2x - 5y) - 7.

Answer 1

8(2x) - 8(5y) - 7

Explanation:

To check if you've distributed properly:

8(2x) - 8(5y) = 16x - 40y,

8(2x - 5y) = 16x - 40y

8(2x) - 8(5y) = 8(2x - 5y)