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Chapter 1: Q. 1268 (page 200)

In the following exercises, simplify using the Distributive Property.−8(−7a−12).

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The answer is56a+96.

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01

Step 1. Given Information.

The expression is −8(−7a−12).

Apply distributive property.

02

Step 2. Explanation.

Distributive property is use to remove parentheses to simplify expressions.

The distributive property is ab+c=ab+ac.

−8(−7a−12)=-8×-7a--8×12=56a+96

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