SOLUTION: I have this expression that I need someone to explain me how it is solved step by step: 3(x-1)(x-4)

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Question 1076633: I have this expression that I need someone to explain me how it is solved step by step:
3(x-1)(x-4)

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Three factors to be multiplied in any order because of commutative property for Multiplication.

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Distributive Property:
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