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User Makromat
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Hey there!

Distributive Property formula:

a(b + c)

= a(b) + a(c)

= a * b + a * c

= ab + ac


Your equation: -6(a + 8)


Solving:

-6(a + 8)

= -6(a) - 6(8)

= -6 * a - 6 * 8

= -6a - 48


Therefore, your answer should be:

-6a - 48


Good luck on your assignment & enjoy your day!


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User Klick
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Answer:

-6a - 48

What is the distributive property?

The distributive property states that for an expression a(b + c), it can be evaluated to ab + ac.

Solve

To distribute, expand the algebraic expression using the aforementioned policy.


-6(a+8)

Multiply a and b together.


-6* a=-6a

Then, multiply a and c together.


-6*8=-48

Finally, add the two values together.


-6a+(-48)=-6a-48

Final Answer


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