Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32184-874-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-32184-874-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Algebraic Expressions - 1.2 The Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Laws - 1.2 Exercise Set - Page 17: 68

Answer

$20x+32+12p$

Work Step by Step

The distributive law states that $a(b+c)=ab+ac$ (for real numbers $a$, $b$, and $c$). That is, the product of a number and a sum can be written as two products. Therefore, $4(5x+8+3p)=4(5x)+4(8)+4(3p)=20x+32+12p$.
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