Question

1. 5(x - 8)

a) 20x - 20 b) 5x - 40
c) 56x³ + 40x² d) 5x³ - 10x²

Explanation:

Step1: Apply distributive property

$5(x - 8) = 5 \cdot x - 5 \cdot 8$

Step2: Calculate each term

$5x - 40$

Answer:

B) 5x - 40