Question

Use the Distributive Property to write each expression as an equivalent algebraic expression.

(7 + a)3

Answer 1

The distributive property states that one should simplify the expression by multiplying each term inside the parentheses by the term outside of them:

3*7=21

3*a=3a

21+3a

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Answer 2

21 + 3a

Explanation:

3 (7+a)

distribute 3 into parentheses:

21 + 3a