SOLUTION: use the distributive property to rewrite and simplify: 7*53 I am a parent trying to help my kid, but it has been a long time. Thank you, frank

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Question 16710: use the distributive property to rewrite and simplify:
7*53
I am a parent trying to help my kid, but it has been a long time.
Thank you,
frank
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7*53
7(53)=371
Is all the distributive property means is to multiply 7 and 53.
So then if you have a problem such as;
7(x+53);
You would distribute the 7 to both the x and the 53.
Good luck, I hope this helps
=)