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13 May, 23:35

Justify the first step Akeem took in solving the equation below.

4 (2x + 5) = - 4

8x + 20 = - 4

A.

Akeem multipled both sides by 4.

B.

Akeem used the distributive property to eliminate the parentheses.

C.

Akeem subtracted 5 from both sides.

D.

Akeem added 4 to both sides.

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  1. 14 May, 01:51
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    The answer is B

    The distributive property means you multiply the number outside the parentheses by what ever is in the parentheses to clear them.
  2. 14 May, 02:11
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    It would be A, because you have to multiply 4 by 2x and by 5
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