Question

Use the Distributive Property to evaluate 7 (4 + 2)

Answer 1

Given:

The expression is

`7(4+2)`

To find:

The value of given expression by using distributive property.

Solution:

According to the distribution property of multiplication over addition, if a, b and c are three real numbers, then

`a(b+c)=ab+ac`

We have,

`7(4+2)`

Using the distribution property of multiplication over addition, we get

`=7(4)+7(2)`

`=28+14`

`=42`

Therefore, the value of the given expression is 42.