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Explain how to use the distributive property to find 20x12?
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
What is the distributive property of multiplication for 12 x 8?
8 x 12 = (8 x 10) + (8 x 2) = 80 + 16 = 96
What is the distributive property to write an expression equivalent to 4(x plus 3)?
4*(x + 3) = 4*x + 4*3 = 4x + 12
What is a simplified polynomial?
a simplified polynomial is a algebraic equation/expression with variables and constants that can can be written as a sum of terms. Simplified form is the opposite of factored form P(x) = ( 2x - 3)( x+4 ) Is a factored form - product of 2 factors. Simplify P(x) by using the distributive property: P(x) = 2x2 +8x - 3x -12 P(x) = 2x2 + 5x - 12 simplified : a sum of terms!
What is a distributive property equation that equals 18?
The distributive property states that for any real numbers a, b, and c, a(b + c) = ab + ac. To create an equation that equals 18 using the distributive property, you can use the factors 2 and 9. For example, 2(7 + 4) = 2(7) + 2(4) = 14 + 8 = 18.
