Use the distributive property to remove the parentheses.
(y+9)11

Question

Use the distributive property to remove the parentheses.
(y+9)11

whpalmer4 · Answer

The distributive property says

$$a(b+c) = a*b + a*c$$and because of the commutative property, that means
$$(b+c)a = a*b + a*c$$as well

anonymous · Answer

okay so.........

anonymous · Answer

Distribute the term 11 by multiplying to both terms 
11(y+9)  
11y+99

anonymous · Answer

@theonlycool13

anonymous · Answer

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=distribute+11%28y%2B9%29 Here's the proof if you don't believe me, also use this website to double-check :)

anonymous · Answer

Any q's?

anonymous · Answer

it was wrong thanks any way

anonymous · Answer

My answer?? What was the correct one? Last time I checked the distributive property, is pretty straightforward......

anonymous · Answer

okay sorry but it was wrong

anonymous · Answer

No need to be sorry! I'd like the name of that teacher the distributive prop, in this case is simple multiplication! Like @whpalmer4 posted!!! thats a mathematical rule :P You should definitely protest answer

anonymous · Answer

okay

anonymous · Answer

so what was the right answer....

anonymous · Answer

cant it is a virtual school it online

anonymous · Answer

11y+99

anonymous · Answer

That's the one i posted above.... here all copy/ paste no changes.....

Distribute the term 11 by multiplying to both terms 
11(y+9)  
11y+99

anonymous · Answer

The link i provided arrived to the same conclusion i did, if u click link :)

whpalmer4 · Answer

yes, there's no question that $$(y+9)11 = 11y + 99 = 99 + 11y$$

whpalmer4 · Answer

Why are you attending a virtual school?

anonymous · Answer

so sorry i thought it was 11(y+9)

anonymous · Answer

how was my answer wrong.... grr frustrating

anonymous · Answer

ohh sorry should have made more clear... I thought you would follow my steps

anonymous · Answer

no ur anser was right

anonymous · Answer

oh i am so stupid

anonymous · Answer

so sorry

anonymous · Answer

no, no not stupid! I should have confirmed you understood, half my bad :)

anonymous · Answer

this stuff is hard for me i need lots of help can you?

anonymous · Answer

no yo cool

anonymous · Answer

what do u need help w/?

anonymous · Answer

the same kind of problem 5 in fact

anonymous · Answer

go ahead and post, or u can close this q and post another and post my @Nanalew, so i can just link to it either way :)

anonymous · Answer

K will :-)

anonymous · Answer

10(v-3) @Nanalew

anonymous · Answer

10v-30 :)  You can double-check w/ the website i used earlier :)

anonymous · Answer

Understand :) All u r doing is multiplying 10 to both terms :) Or in other terms distributing

anonymous · Answer

i hav to eat

anonymous · Answer

okay back