Josh wants to simplify the expression (-8)(10 + (-5) + (-8)). To get the fully simplified expression, Josh must multiply 10, -5, and -8 by some number and then add the resulting products. By what number must Josh multiply?

25) 56(1) = 5b a. identity property of addition b. identity property of multiplication c. commutative property of multiplication d. commutative property of addition

Elizabeth claims that the fourth root of 2 can be expressed as 2^m since (2^m)^n = 2. find the values of m and n for the case where elizabeth's claim is true.

Becca wants to mix fruit juice and soda to make a punch. she can buy fruit juice for $3 a gallon and soda for $4 a gallon. if she wants to make 28 gallons of punch at a cost of $3.25 a gallon, how many gallons of fruit juice and how many gallons of soda should she buy?