Using the Distributive Property

Question 1

Ranger was given this expression to simplify. 4(2x – 5)What advice to simplify the expression would you give Ranger? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

This expression can be simplified by using the distributive property.; The 4 will be multiplied to each term inside the parentheses.; A simplified expression is equivalent to the original expression.

Question 2

Question 2

Revolt · Accepted Answer

8

Question 3

Which of the following did you include in your response?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Ranger is incorrect.; There are no parentheses and no like terms remaining.; 8x and 20 are not like terms.

Question 4

Which of the following did you include in your response?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Substitute a number for x in both expressions.; Use order of operations to determine the value.; Equal values represent equivalent expressions.

Question 5

What was Ranger’s simplified expression?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

0.1x + 18.2

Question 6

What should Ranger write for step 3?4x✔ 7x - 37x - 7X 3x + 4x - 7

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ 7x - 3

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