Question

Use the distributive property to simplify the expression below: 8(x+12)

Answer 1

you get 8x+96

Answer 2

does that help?

Answer 3

so the vaule of x=12?

Answer 4

x does not have a value since you are simplifying the expression. If it was an equation, the x would have a value. But since it it an expression, there is not a value for x.

Answer 5

thank you!!

Answer 6

no problem! :)

Answer 7

how about -2(g-3) would that be -2g+6?

Answer 8

yes it would be!! :)

Answer 9

ok I think I got it.. -:)!