Question

Which algebraic expression is equivalent to the expression below?

8(3x + 8) - 2
A. 24x + 48
B. 24x + 62
C. 24x + 6
D. 24x + 64

Answer 1

medals for correct answer and also fanning

Answer 2

are you familiar with distributing through the parenthesis ?

Answer 3

all that means is take the number outside of the parenthesis and multiply it by everything inside the parenthesis.
8(3x + 8) - 2 is the same as : 8 * 3x + 8 * 8 - 2 = 24x + 64 - 2...24x + 62

Answer 4

understand ?

Answer 5

yes

Answer 6

i knew that the whole time but i couldnt get the answer even with help

Answer 7

it just takes practice...do it enough and it will " stick " in your brain...lol

Answer 8

k got it