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Chapter 3: Q. 40 (page 122)

Use the distributive property to write an equivalent variable expression.

8(4-7w)

Short Answer

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The equivalent expression for 8(4-7w) is 32-56w.

Step by step solution

01

.  Recall the distributive property

The distributive property is given as, a(b+c)=ab+ac.

02

.  Simplify the expression

Now, use distributive property to simplify the given expression.

8(4−7w)=8(4)−8(7w)​​[​​Distributiveproperty.​​]​​=32−56w​​[​​Multiply.​​]​​

03

.  Conclusion 

The equivalent expression for 8(4-7w) is 32-56w.

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