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Problem

Solve the expression 8( 14 - 6 + a) by using the distributive property.

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Step

The given expression is

\$8(14 - 6 +a)\$

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Hint

To solve the expression 8(14 - 6 + a) using the distributive property, we need to distribute 8 to each term inside the parentheses.

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Step

Now, let’s simplify each term:

\$8 times 14 - 8 times 6 + 8 times a\$

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Step

Make it simplify

112 - 48 + 8a

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Step

Subtract the terms:

64 + 8a

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Solution

Therefore, the expression simplifies to: 64 + 8a.

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Sumup

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Choices

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Choice-A

Utilizing the distributive property, it accurately performed the calculation with precision and correctness

Correct 64 + 8a

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Choice-B

Option B is wrong because it suggests adding 8 to the product of 64 and a, contrary to 64 + 8a

Wrong 8 + 64a

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Choice-C

Wrong: It has a different sign for the term involving 8a. The correct sign is positive, not negative

Wrong 64 - 8a

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Choice-D

Incorrect: It doesn’t follow the correct distribution and combination of like terms

Wrong 8 - 64a

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Step

Option

A

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Sumup

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