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OpenStudy (anonymous):

can someone please simplify 1/4(4x-8)+3x and show all the steps? thanks!

OpenStudy (jwheele1):

I can do so

OpenStudy (jwheele1):

1/4(4x-8)+3x STEP ONE: Distribute....in thi9s case distribute the (1/4)

OpenStudy (jwheele1):

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OpenStudy (jwheele1):

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OpenStudy (jwheele1):

so, 1/4 *4x = 1x

OpenStudy (jwheele1):

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OpenStudy (jwheele1):

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OpenStudy (jwheele1):

So, 1/4 * -8 = -2

OpenStudy (jwheele1):

so now we have: 1/4(4x-8)+3x STEP ONE: Distribute....in this case distribute the (1/4) 1x -8x +3x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how did you get 8x?

OpenStudy (jwheele1):

I'll show you

OpenStudy (jwheele1):

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OpenStudy (jwheele1):

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OpenStudy (jwheele1):

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