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One way is that if the problem is 2(5+3) than you take the 2 and multiply by 5 and then you take the 2 and multiply it by the 3. 2x5=10 and 2x3=6 so you would take 10+6 which is the answer and if the problem says to evaluate the expression,you would add 10 and 6 which is 16!

With expressions that have variables, you would do the same thing. For example, with th problem 2(n+3) ,the answer would automatically be 2n+6 (the 6 is there because 2x3=6)

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Q: How to use distributive property to simplify expressions?
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Do you simplify while using the distributive property to write an expression?

When using the distributive property to write an expression, you do not simplify within the parentheses before applying the property. The distributive property involves multiplying the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses. Once you have distributed the term, you can then simplify the resulting expression by combining like terms. Simplifying before distributing would result in an incorrect application of the distributive property.


Can you use the distributive property to help you expand and factor expressions?

Yes.


Why do we have to do the Distributive property rather than using order of operations?

None whatsoever. You might find the distributive property useful when trying to calculate 39*74. Of course, if you are familiar with the 39 times table or the 74 times table, the distributive property is a complete waste of time! But somehow I doubt that level of arithmetic competence.


Use the greatest common factor and the distributive property to write equivalent expressions in factored form. 13ab + 15ab?

28ab


How do you use distributive property for 9(11-3)?

distributive property for (11-3)=


How do you use Distributive property in sentence?

Oh, the Distributive Property is a wonderful friend when it comes to sentences! Imagine you have a sentence like "I have 3 apples and 2 oranges." You can use the Distributive Property to rewrite it as "I have 3 apples and I have 2 oranges." It helps you break down and simplify sentences to make them easier to understand. Just like adding happy little trees to a painting, the Distributive Property adds clarity and beauty to your sentences.


Could you use 1 in distributive property?

no because distributive property is for multiple digit numbers.


Distrubutive in math?

The distributive property in math is (in variable definition) : a(b+c)=ab+ac For example you could use the distributive property to simplify this expression: 3(x+4) (3)(x) + (3)(4) 3x+12 is your answer! Hope this helps! -dancinggirl25


How do you simplify an expressions?

you use a mathematical formula ...


How will you simplify algebraic expressions?

use a calculator


How do you use the distributive property to divide 72 divided by 4?

72.divided 4 in distributive property


How do you use the distributive property for 2 numbers?

You don't. The distributive property involves at least three numbers.