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How can we use the distributive property to find an expression equivalent to
15( + 2)? Place the steps in order.

Answer 1

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Step 1: Multiply 15 by x and multiply 15 by 2

Step 2: Add the products

Following those steps will get you 15x+30

The distributive property in general is a(b+c) = ab + ac. We multiply the outer term 'a' by each term inside, then add up the products.