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Question 4 (1 point) What is the FIRST step in simplifying this expression \( 5(x+3)-8 x \) Combine \( x \) and \( -8 x \) Distribute 5 to \( x \) and 3 Distribute 5 to \( x, 3 \), and \( -8 x \) Combine 5 and 3

          Question 4 (1 point)
What is the FIRST step in simplifying this expression \( 5(x+3)-8 x \)
Combine \( x \) and \( -8 x \)
Distribute 5 to \( x \) and 3
Distribute 5 to \( x, 3 \), and \( -8 x \)
Combine 5 and 3

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Prealgebra

Carol E. Malloy, Rhonda J. Molix-Bailey,… 1st Edition

Chapter 3

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This means you multiply 5 by each term inside the parentheses: \[ 5(x+3) = 5 \cdot x + 5 \cdot 3 = 5x + 15 \] Show more…

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Question 4 (1 point) What is the FIRST step in simplifying this expression \( 5(x+3)-8 x \) Combine \( x \) and \( -8 x \) Distribute 5 to \( x \) and 3 Distribute 5 to \( x, 3 \), and \( -8 x \) Combine 5 and 3