SOLUTION: Hi, I need some help with the distributive property. Thanks

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Question 351433: Hi,
I need some help with the distributive property.
Thanks

Answer by jjordan95(63) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Few examples of the distributive property:
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3%28x-5%29=+3x-15 <--- You multiply the terms inside the parentheses by the term outside.
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3x%28-%281%2F3%29x%2B5%29=+-x%5E2%2B15x <--- You multiply the terms inside the parentheses by the term outside.
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3%285-6%29=-3 <--- Two ways to do this one. You can either do the operation inside the parentheses first or multiply the numbers out and then do the operation. Either 15-18+=+-3 (after distribution) or 3%28-1%29=-3 operation inside parentheses before distribution.
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Hope this helps to clarify the distributive property somewhat.
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Also, you might find this link helpful:
http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Distributive-associative-commutative-properties/change-this-name23395.lesson