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Simplify: −4(2x+5)

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(−4−2x)+(−4−5)
open paren negative 4 minus 2 x close paren plus open paren negative 4 minus 5 close paren

(−4+2x)×(−4+5)
open paren negative 4 plus 2 x close paren times open paren negative 4 plus 5 close paren

(−4×2x)+(−4×5)
open paren negative 4 times 2 x close paren plus open paren negative 4 times 5 close paren

(−4÷2x)+(−4÷5)

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To simplify the expression \(-4(2x + 5)\), we need to distribute \(-4\) to both terms inside the parentheses.

Here’s the step-by-step process:

  1. Multiply \(-4\) by \(2x\): \(-4 \times 2x = -8x\)

  2. Multiply \(-4\) by \(5\): \(-4 \times 5 = -20\)

Now, combine the results: \(-4(2x + 5) = -8x - 20\)

The correct response from your options is: \[ (−4×2x)+(−4×5) \] which corresponds to \(-8x - 20\).