Question

Ranger says the expression is not in its simplest form. He thinks the two terms need to be combined. Is Ranger right that 8x − 20 can be simplified further? Provide support for your response.

Answer 1

Answer: Ranger is correct, because the expression is in simple form an it has no parenthesis or like terms.

Explanation:

Answer 2

4(2x - 5)

Explanation:

Rewrite "20" as 4 * 5

Rewrite "8" as 4 * 2

=4 * 2x - 4 * 5

Factor out common term "4"

=4(2x - 5) <------ Your answer.