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You can solve distributive property problems, by doing this:
Let's say your problem is 27+12. You start by doing this:
What factor goes into 27? Wait... what Greatest Common Factor belongs to 27?
It's 9. So, what you do is this:
3(9+?)
3*? equals 12? 3*4= 12. So it's 4.
So, 3(9+4) 9+4= 13
3*13= 39
27
+12
equals 39
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How is distributive property used when solving an equation?
When applying distributive property to solve an equation, you multiply each term by term. For instance: a(b + c) = ab + ac
Do you always have to use the distributive property to solve algebra equations?
Yes, when there are parenthesis in an equation, you have to use the distibutive property.
Can the distributive property be used to solve 4 times 30?
Yes, but it would be a pointless thing to do. The associative property is much more appropriate.
How does the distributive property help solve an equality?
The distributive property breaks down the equation to make it more simple to do. It is often used for mental math. An example is (12x56). (10x50=500)+(2x6=12) then, (500+12=512).
What is the distributive property for addition?
Addition, by itself, does not have a distributive property. Multiplication has a distributive property over addition, according to which: a*(b + c) = a*b + a*c
