How do you solve #4(x-5)=44# using the distributive property?

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Answer 1 · 2016-09-26T00:51:14

#x=16#

Solve: #4(x-5)=44#

Distributive property: #a(b+c)=ab+ac#

#4(x-5)=44#

Apply the distributive property to the left side of the equation.

#(4*x)+(4*-5)=44#

Simplify.

#4x-20=44#

Add #20# to both sides.

#4x=44+20#

Simplify.

#4x=64#

Divide both sides by #4#.

#x=16#