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You multiply the outside number touching the parenthesis by the numbers inside.
Ex:
6(x - 5) = 42
6x - 30 = 42
6x = 72
x = 12
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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.
Why is the distributive property needed to solve algebraic equations?
because it tells you that you need to do distribute that number to all the other numbers. if you didnt use it your would come out with the wrong answer... not all the time but in most cases your answer will be incorrect if you do not use the distributive property
Could you use 1 in distributive property?
no because distributive property is for multiple digit numbers.
How do you use the distributive property for 2 numbers?
You don't. The distributive property involves at least three numbers.
How would you use the distributive property to multiply 15x95?
You wouldn't. if it was something like 15(X-95) then you could use the distrubutive property but that is just a multiplication problem
How do you use distributive property to solve 6x8?
You don't because you only need to do the multiplication problem.
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.
Why is the distributive property needed to solve algebraic equations?
because it tells you that you need to do distribute that number to all the other numbers. if you didnt use it your would come out with the wrong answer... not all the time but in most cases your answer will be incorrect if you do not use the distributive property
How do you use distributive property for 9(11-3)?
distributive property for (11-3)=
Could you use 1 in distributive property?
no because distributive property is for multiple digit numbers.
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.
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)
How would you use the distributive property to multiply 15x95?
You wouldn't. if it was something like 15(X-95) then you could use the distrubutive property but that is just a multiplication problem
What is the distributive law?
according to commutative property both the distributive laws are equal why to use two distributive laws
What jobs use distributive property?
everything
Can you use the distributive property without a variable?
no
