SOLUTION: I need help explaining this equation to my 12yr old daughter.I need to be able to explain the steps to her. Can you guys help? 8(4+9a)

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Question 907542: I need help explaining this equation to my 12yr old daughter.I need to be able to explain the steps to her. Can you guys help?
8(4+9a)
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, JoelSchwartz:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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The Step is Distributing the 8 over the Parenthesis:
8(4+ 9a) = 32 + 72a

Answer by JoelSchwartz(130) About Me  (Show Source):
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When a number is right next to the parentheses it can be distributed. When distributing the eight it can be multiplied by the four and the 9a. The result would be 8+8+8+8+9a+9a+9a+9a+9a+9a+9a+9a=32+72a