Question

Simplifying with the Distributive Property
Ranger used your advice to simplify the following expression. Follow Ranger’s steps to complete the simplified expression.

4(2x – 5)


1. Distribute the 4 through the parentheses:

4(2x) − 4(5)
2. Find each product:

x − 20

Answer 1

Ranger made a small error. Correct steps:

1. 4(2x − 5) = 4(2x) − 4(5)
2. 4(2x) = 8x and 4(5) = 20, so the result is 8x − 20

Final simplified expression: 8x − 20.