Question

simplify the expression using the distributive property of multiplication.
$2(8x + 10)$
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Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$2(8x + 10) = 2 \times 8x + 2 \times 10$

Step2: Calculate each product

$2 \times 8x = 16x$, $2 \times 10 = 20$

Step3: Combine terms

$16x + 20$

Answer:

$16x + 20$