Question

explain Distributive property in a simple way

Answer 1

The Distributive Law says that multiplying a number by a group of numbers added together is the same as doing each multiplication separately


Example: 3 × (2 + 4) = 3×2 + 3×4

Here is how you would solve a harder problem like this:

4y(5 - 3)
Here, you must distribute (multiply) the 4x to 5 and -3. Remember 4y(5 - 3) = 4y × 5 + 4y × -3. So by multiplying 4y to 5 you get 20y and with multiplying 4y to -3 you get -12y. So the new expression is 20y - 12y.

Answer 2

Hope you understand now. :)
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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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