SOLVE the following expression: 1. 4(x+5). 2. 4(3) -2 , please help due tomorrow
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To solve for #1, you'll need to use the Distributive Property. So you'd want to turn 4(x+5) into 4(x)+4(5). After solving the new equation, you'll get...
4x+20
To solve #2, you'll first need to multiply 4 and 3 together. After that's done, your equation will look like 12-2. All you do now is simple subtraction and your answer is...