How do you explain distributive property?

Answer 1

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=24

Explanation: 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=243x

Explanation: same as the one before. Distribute, then add.