Whats -4(2x-2)-8 if it was simplied

-4(2x-2)-8

distribute

-8x +8 -8

combine like terms

-8x

-8x

-4(2x - 2) - 8       use distributive property

= (-4)(2x) + (-4)(-2) - 8 = -8x + 8 - 8 = -8x

2 x^2 -3x+p

sum of roots = 3/2

let other root be x

3+ x = 3/2

x= 3/2 - 3 = -3/2

product of roots = p/2

3× -3/2 = p/2

-9 = p

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example 2 – simplify: step 1: completely factor both the numerators and denominators of all fractions. step 2: change the division sign to a multiplication sign and flip (or reciprocate) the fraction after the division sign; essential you need to multiply by the reciprocal. step 3 : cancel or reduce the fractions.