Question

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a)Simplify the expression and explain each step
4(3x+2)-2
b)Factor the expression below
20b-16

Answer 1

both of these involve the distributive property. Looks like you need to review that topic.

4(3x+2 = 4*3x + 4*2 = 12x+8
20b-16 = 4*5b - 4*4 = 4(5b-4)

Answer 2

a. 4(3x+2)-2 = 12x+8-2 = 12x+6.