Question

Use the distributive property to rewrite the expression as a multiple of a sum of two numbers with no common factor.

Answer 1

you need to use distributive property which the steps are Multiply, or distribute, the outer term to the inner terms.Combine like terms.Arrange terms so constants and variables are on opposite sides of the equals sign.

Explanation:

Answer 2

you need to use distributive property which the steps are

Multiply, or distribute, the outer term to the inner terms.

Combine like terms.

Arrange terms so constants and variables are on opposite sides of the equals sign.

Solve the equation and simplify, if needed.

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