Question

Use distributive property to write the expression without parentheses: 3(a+b)

Answer 1

Distributive property, the common variable / constant is "distributed" i.e. multiplied across the bracketed expression.

I.e. a(b+c), a is the common, (b+c) is the bracketed expression, i.e.

a(b+c) = a(b) + a(c)
* a is "distributed" across b and c.

3(a+b) = ?

Answer 2

So, 3(a+b) = 3(a) +3(b)...is this correct?

Answer 3

Hello, is this the correct answer??

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

3a+3b

Answer 6

TY..is there a way for me to ask graph questions??

Answer 7

Should it read: 3a +3b? or should it read: 3(a) + 3(b)

Answer 8

either way is fine you dont really need the parentheses

Answer 9

ok, I appreciate your help

Answer 10

mhm :)