Simplify 3(x + 4). To "simplify" this, I have to get rid of the parentheses. The Distributive Property says to multiply the 3 onto everything inside the parentheses. read more
53 x 4 = 212, or (4 x 50) + (4 x 3) = 212, or. 200 + 12 = 212. Simple Algebra. The distributive property also can be used to simplify algebraic equations by eliminating the parenthetical portion of the equation. read more
The distributive property tells us how to solve equations in the form of a(b + c). The distributive property is sometimes called the distributive law of multiplication and division. read more
For example, \(4(3+7)\) is equivalent to \(4*3 + 4*7\) because the multiplication by four was distributed across the addition inside the parenthesis. Not every operation is distributive. For example, division is not distributive over addition. read more