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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How can 9(x + y) be rewritten using the distributive property? A.9x + y B.9x + 9y C.x + 9y D.18xy

OpenStudy (amistre64):

what does it mean to distribute?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thats why im asking

OpenStudy (amistre64):

suppose we distribute the candy out to all the little trick or treaters that come by the house, what have we done?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

giveaway

OpenStudy (amistre64):

:) close. we have given everyone some candy; at the moment; our 9 is candy and we have to give it out to the x and y that are knocking at the door

OpenStudy (amistre64):

so, when x and y ge their 9 we get: 9x + 9y and everyones happy

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohhhhh

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nice analogy, amistre64.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol - good explanation amistre!

OpenStudy (amistre64):

:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

9x+9y

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