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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how does a(b+1)+(b+1) factor into (a+1)(b+1)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Distributive property.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i mean like, i dont see where the a+1 comes from

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a(b+c)=ab+ac

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What you start with is on the right side of my post above; what you end up with is like the left hand side.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i understand now, Thanks Animal!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No sweat. Do math every day.

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