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Write an expression using the distributive property that can be used to find the quotient 56 / 4

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Hello there! :)

Answer:

14

*The answer must have a positive sign.*

Explanation:

Lesson: Order of operations and Distributive property

Pemdas

Stands for:

Parenthesis

Exponents

Multiply

Divide

Add

Subtract

Left to right

Distributive property: a(b+c)=ab+ac

Divide by the numbers from left to right.

56/4=14

Final answer is 14.

Hope this helps!

Thanks!

-Charlie

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-Charlie

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