Apply the Distributive Property $4(5 x+8)+4$ A) $20 x+36$ B) $9 x+36$ C) $20 x+12$

question 81

Multiple Choice

Apply the distributive property. Simplify when possible. $4(5 x+8) +4$

• A) \(20 x+36\)
• B) \(9 x+36\)
• C) \(20 x+12\)
• D) \(56 x\)
• E) \(9 x+12\)

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