Use the distributive property to remove the parentheses.
simplify your answer as much as possible.
1/2(8x+7)

4x+7/2

Step-by-step explanation:

The Distributive property says that a(b+c) = ab+ac

In my example you distribute the value on the outside to the things on the inside

In your problem, you have a 1/2 on the outside that needs to be distributed to an 8x and 7

1) 1/2 multiplied by 8x equals 4x giving you the first part of your answer!

2) 1/2 multiplied by 7 equals 7/2 giving you the second part of your answer!

Don't forget that there is a + sign in between 8x and 7, don't drop it!

Put the two values together to get 4x+7/2

Let me know if you have any further questions :)

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step-by-step explanation:

costs the what? what is the cost of the pants?

step-by-step explanation:

if it is $10, then the price is 14.

take 40% of the cost, and then add the cost.

40% of 10 = 4

4+10 = 14.