SOLUTION: Hi I Im the 7th grade and im doing Pre Algebra homework.and i just cant seem to figure it out ,could u help me? the problem is (5+7)x and the directionS say to :restate ea

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Question 210620This question is from textbook pre algebra A (a transition to algebra and geometry) (california edition)
: Hi
I Im the 7th grade and im doing Pre Algebra homework.and i just cant seem to figure it out ,could u help me? the problem is (5+7)x and the directionS say to :restate each expression using the distributive Property.do not simplify.
and thats it. PLEASE HELP I AM IN DEEP DEEP TROUBLE!!!!
This question is from textbook pre algebra A (a transition to algebra and geometry) (california edition)

Found 3 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Earlsdon, drj:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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Ignore the last 'solution' as it doesn't really help anyone.


Remember that x%28y%2Bz%29=%28y%2Bz%29x=xy%2Bxz


In your case, %285%2B7%29x=5x%2B7x (using the formula above). And that's all there is to it.

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The distributive property says that you must multiply every term inside the parentheses (5+7) by the quantity outside the parentheses (x).
%285%2B7%29x+=+highlight%285x%2B7x%29 and that's all there is to it!

Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
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Step 1. Given (5+7)x
Step 2. Distributive property (5+7)x=5x+7x You can stop here.
Step 3. Simplify. 5x+7x=12x