SOLUTION: How do I solve this using the distributive property 5/6 x 18 1/2

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Question 886702: How do I solve this using the distributive property
5/6 x 18 1/2
Answer by JulietG(1812) About Me  (Show Source):
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5%2F6 * 37%2F2 is a simple multiplication problem.
185%2F12
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The Distributive Property is used for problems like these:
5(6-y) + 4(x-2)
You would distribute the 5 and the 4 this way:
(5*5 and 5*-y) + (4*x and 4*-2)
25-5y + 4x-8