Question

If 5(x+8)=2 then _+_=2

Answer 1

`5x+40=2`

Explanation:

Using the distributive property:

`5(x+8)=2`

`(5*x) + (5*8)`

`5x+40=2`

Answer 2

5x + 40 = 2

Explanation:

5(x + 8) = 2

5x + 40 = 2

5x = -38

x = -7.6

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