Problem 85
Question
Simplify each algebraic expression. $$5(3 x+4)-4$$
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The simplified form of the expression is \(15x + 16\).
1Step 1: Apply the Distributive Property
By applying the distributive property, the expression \(5(3x + 4) - 4\) becomes \(15x + 20 - 4\). This is accomplished by multiplying each term inside the parentheses by 5.
2Step 2: Perform the Subtraction
We can simplify further by performing the subtraction operation. So, \(15x + 20 - 4\) simplifies to \(15x + 16\).
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