Algebra questions

Question

Is there exceptions to the requirement of distributive property?

Answer 1

Distributive is not necessarily a requirement; it depends on the situation you are addressing. If you're simplifying and the situation has multiplication of a polynomial in any form, then distributive is required. Examples:

3x(2x+3)

(5x-2)(2x+6)

(6x²-8x+5)(3x³+9x+1)

However, if you're solving an equation, it might be easier to divide. Example:

4(x-6)=24, divide by 4 on both sides to get x-6=6 and solve from there.