Question

Simplify 0.5×(4a+6b) using the disturbtive property.

Answer 1

.5 x 4
.5 x 6
.5 x a
.5 x b
2(.5) x 3(.5)
1 x 1.5
1.5

Answer 2

To simplify, we need to use the distributive property.

0.5 * 4a + 0.5 * 6b
2a + 3b

Now we have our final answer: 2a + 3b

Hope I helped! :)