Kim F. answered • 08/25/16
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Distributive property
What do we know: 5 (m + 3 + n)
What to do: multiply 5 by each variable and number. be mindful of the signs (+).
Step 1: 5 x m = 5m
+ (be mindful of the signs)
Step 2: 5 x 3 = 15
+ (be mindful of the signs)
Step 3: 5 x n = 5n
Answer: 5m + 15 + 5n
always check your work. make sure you answer the question.
Kim F.
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Hi Brandon,
You are correct.
Please see your post for 8 (y + 3) as I answered it as well.
Keep up the good work!
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08/25/16
Stephanie A.
Can you plz answer this question it says distributive property 5(m+7n)
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09/24/21
Kim F.
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Hi Stephanie,
Yes. Distributive property is taking what is outside the parentheses and multiplying by what is inside. Be mindful of signs (+, -, etc.).
Step 1. multiply 5 x m = 5m
Step 2. multiple 5 x 7n = 35n
Step 3. now combine to include the sign ( + )
Answer 5m + 35n
make sure to check your work.
all the best!
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09/24/21
Brandon S.
08/25/16