Chapter 8.2, Problem 56MR

To determine

The expression $8\left(x-5\right)$ using the distributive property.

Answer to Problem 56MR

The solution of expression $8\left(x-5\right)$ is $8x-40$

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The expression $8\left(x-5\right)$

Concept and Formula Used:

The distributive property $a(b-c)=ab-ac$

Calculation:

The given expression is $8\left(x-5\right)$

Using the property $a(b-c)=ab-ac$

Therefore

  $\begin{array}{l}8\left(x-5\right)=8\times x-8\times 5\\ 8\left(x-5\right)=8x-40\end{array}$

Conclusion:

The solution of expression $8\left(x-5\right)$ is $8x-40$