Yes.
You can use properties such as the distributive property, associative property, and commutative property to write equivalent expressions. For example, the distributive property allows you to expand or factor expressions, like rewriting (a(b + c)) as (ab + ac). The commutative property enables you to change the order of terms, such as (a + b) becoming (b + a), while the associative property lets you regroup terms, such as ((a + b) + c) being rewritten as (a + (b + c)). By applying these properties, you can create different but equivalent forms of the same expression.
To use the distributive property, multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses. For example, in the expression ( a(b + c) ), you would calculate it as ( ab + ac ). This property helps simplify expressions and solve equations by distributing a common factor across terms. It's particularly useful when dealing with addition or subtraction within parentheses.
Distributive.
Suppose x and y are two terms with GCF k where the assumption (in this context) is that k is greater than 1. That implies that x = pk and y = qk where p and q are coprime terms. Then x + y = pk + qk and, using the distributive property, this is k*(p + q).
12a4 + 16a64a4(3 + 4a2)=========
10(2k + 5)
28ab
(3 x 12) + (4 x 12) = 7 x 12 = 84
To use the distributive property, multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses. For example, in the expression ( a(b + c) ), you would calculate it as ( ab + ac ). This property helps simplify expressions and solve equations by distributing a common factor across terms. It's particularly useful when dealing with addition or subtraction within parentheses.
Distributive.
The GCF is 16.
Suppose x and y are two terms with GCF k where the assumption (in this context) is that k is greater than 1. That implies that x = pk and y = qk where p and q are coprime terms. Then x + y = pk + qk and, using the distributive property, this is k*(p + q).
12a4 + 16a64a4(3 + 4a2)=========
The GCF of 24 and 30 is 6. The distributive property states that 24 x 30 = (20 x 30) + (4 x 30)
The GCF is 18. The Distributive property states that 36 x (50 + 4) = (36 x 50) + (36 x 4)
The Distributive Property
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