Michael C. answered • 04/16/20
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The distributive property has us multiply the thing on the outside of the parenthesis by EACH thing inside the parenthesis. This means we will multiply the 7 by both the 8 and y. First, + 7 * + 8 = 56. Next, +7 * y = +7y. We then combine what we remains to the simplified version as 56 +7y.
Ethan P.
it almost lowered my score for i checked it and it was wrong i dont know if i explained it wrong or something.04/16/20