Question

Use the distributive property to fill in the blanks below.

(5 x 8) + (5 x 7) = 5 x (blank+blank)


Fill in the blanks please and respond quickly.

will give extra points for correct and fastest responder

Answer 1

8 + 7

When you distribute, you multiply the number on the outside by each of the numbers on the inside individually.

For example, 6*(2+3) = (6*2) + (6*3)

You can check this- 6*5=30, 6*2=12, and 6*3=18. 12+18=30.

Hope that helps!