To simplify the expression \( 4(5 + 4a) \), you can distribute the 4 to both terms inside the parentheses:
\[ 4(5) + 4(4a) = 20 + 16a \]
So, the simplified expression is:
\[ 20 + 16a \]
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To simplify the expression \( 4(5 + 4a) \), you can distribute the 4 to both terms inside the parentheses:
\[ 4(5) + 4(4a) = 20 + 16a \]
So, the simplified expression is:
\[ 20 + 16a \]