Question

How to use the distributive property to factor expressions

Answer 1

you just apply it in reverse

for example

3(x^2 + 3x - 1) = 3x^2 + 9x - 3

the reverse of distribution is factoring:

3(x^2 + 3x - 1)

Answer 2

a(b+c)=ab+ac
using the symmetric property of equality ( if a=b then b=a )
ab+ac= a(b+c)

Answer 3

Yeah but i still dont get it

Answer 4

By factor does it mean turn it into a factored notation or whatever its called?

Answer 5

4( 90 + 12) = 4*90 + 4*12

Answer 6

Im in 7th grade by the way

Answer 7

4( 90 + 12) = 4*90 + 4*12 = 360 + 48

Answer 8

a(b+c)=ab+ac

Answer 9

Ok i get that but its putting it like this 24r-32rx^2

Answer 10

What is the common factor?

Answer 11

X^2 means exponent two by the way

Answer 12

Thats what i dont get

Answer 13

When two or more numbers are multiplied each of the numbers is a "factor" of the product.

Answer 14

A "common" factor is what is common to the numbers.

Answer 15

Heres another one 15-35y would 5 be the common factor

Answer 16

yes

Answer 17

5(3-7y)

Answer 18

So its 5 x15 - 5 x35y?

Answer 19

Oooooooooooohhhh

Answer 20

Ok now i get it

Answer 21

Ok thanks

Answer 22

Bye

Answer 23

later