Question

8x – 20 is the correct simplified expression for 4(2x – 5). Explain how to verify the simplified expression.

Answer 1

Yes, because 4 times 2 is 8(x) and 4 times 5 is 20.

Answer 2

Explanation:

use the distributive property to multiply 4 by 2x and 4 by -5. the answer will be 8x - 20