Question

Simplify this expression using the distributive property

Answer 1

`\huge\boxed{\bold{\mathfrak{Hello\;there!}}}}}`

The Distributive Property states that

`\dashrightarrow`
`\bold{a(b+c)=ab+ac}`

`\dashrightarrow` We multiply a by b and c, and then add the two products.

Example:

`\dashrightarrow`
`\bold{10(x-3)}`

`\dashrightarrow`
`\bold{10x-30}`

`\bold{I\;really\;hope\;it\;helps\;you!}`

`\rm{Have\;a\;great\;day!`

`\boxed{AmiableTeen:)}`

Answer 2

When you use the distributive property, you multiply the two numbers together, just like simplifying any product. You will also see another example where the expression in parentheses is subtraction, rather than addition. You will need to be careful to change the sign of your product.

Explanation: