For example, you use it every time you do a multiplication. For example, in the following multiplication:
13
x 2
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26
Actually 13 is being split into two parts, 10 + 3, and then the distributive property is applied.
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The distributive property is used in real life when you buy something. say like your at home depot u buy a light. your going to have to distribute the right exact amount of money u have. also u have to distribute how much items u have and also tax
there is no real life situation
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real situation example for x=14>17
You can decide how much food and soda are needed for your party. The amount of gas you will use up for the miles that you drive.