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Oh, dude, the distributive property in math is like when you have to distribute a number outside a set of parentheses to all the terms inside. It's kind of like spreading peanut butter evenly on toast, but with numbers. So, if you have a(b + c), you just multiply a by b and a by c separately. Easy peasy, right?
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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
What is the definition of distributive property in math?
a(b+c)=ab+ac you take the numbers on the inside and multiply them by the number(s) on the outside.
What do you do when using the distributive property in a math problem?
Its quiet simple. All you have to know is that when you use the distributive property in math, it's most likely and equation. So you basically remove the parentheses. AKA(expanding the equation)
What is the definition of the word distributive in math?
serving to distribute, assign, allot, or divide. Answer on dictionary.com!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What does distributive property mean in math?
The distributive property of multiplication over addition states that a*(b + c) = a*b + a*c that is, the multiplication of the bracket by a can be distributed over the elements inside the bracket.
