First, I would find that the GCF of 20 and 16 is 4. Then, I would divide both 20 and 16 by 4. Last, I would use the distributive property to write the sum as 4(5 + 4).
The distributive property is a property for multiplying with parentheses. It states that a(b+c)=ab+ac. The means that 3(x+2)=3x+6, for example. Basically, the distributive property says you must multiply everything within the parentheses by the number outside the parentheses.
what rules for ordering computions with numbers does the order of operstions convention provide, why is having an order important
The answer to your question is a yes. The Distributive property is a property, which is used to multiply a term and two or more terms inside the parentheses.
The distributive property is not used for simplified multiplication. See http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/distribution for information about how to use the distributive property to simplify other equations. 20 x 12 is already simplified, so the proper way to solve it is 12 x20 ----- 240 You could potentially factor and use the commutative property to find a simpler equation, ex. 20x12 -- break 20 into 10 and 2 10x2x12 -- multiply 2 by 12 10x24 -- multiply by 10 240
6 x 4.3 = 6 x 4 + 6 x 0.3 = 24 + 1.8 = 25.8
The distributive property is important because it combines both addition and multiplication. This property states that multiplying a sum by a number is the same as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products. For example:3(2 + 5) = 3 x 2 + 3 x 53(7) = 6 + 1521 = 21if we let a, b, and c be any whole numbers, thena(b + c) = ab + ac
The associative property says that you can group addends and multiplicands together however you want. The individual numbers in the expression aren't bothered by any of the other numbers getting together for drinks.
Distributive property can be explained by taking the number(s) inside the parentheses () and multiplying them by the number(s) outside the parentheses.For example: 2(5+7)=10+14=24Explanation: since the distribution property comes first in the order of operations, you would distribute the two (2) to the five (5) and seven (7), then add the multiplied numbers.Here's a harder one: 9(3x+24x)=27x+216x=243xExplanation: same as the one before. Distribute, then add.
This is a little hard to explain without being able to draw a diagram. The Distributive Property applies to an expression like 3(5x + 2). This means that the whole of the binomial (5x + 2) is multiplied by 3. To do this you have to multiply 5x by 3 and also multiply 2 by 3, so it looks like this: 3(5x + 2) = 3(5x) + 3(2). Notice that the 3 is "distributed" (spread out) over the two terms inside the parentheses. Continuing the example, simplify to get 15x + 6.
A rational expression is an expression that contains a radical, i.e., a root.
You can always write a numerical division expression as a decimal.
6-x