Question

Simplify, showing your steps. Tell the property you used in each step.
2(a + 4) + -8

Answer 1

expand the brackets first.

Answer 2

then collect like terms

Answer 3

distributive property

Answer 4

Step 1: 2(a+4)+(-8)---> 2a+8+(-8), distributive property

Answer 5

Step 2: 2a+8+(-8)------>2a+8-8=0, Can't really name this a property because its just simplifying. Someone correct me if i'm wrong.

Answer 6

Step 3: 2a+0=0,