Rewrite 300(420-21) using the Distributive Property of Multiplication over Subtraction.

Darren asked Nov 8, 2023

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Darren asked Nov 8, 2023

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⇒Note the distributive property states that for a(b-c)

=a(b)+a(-c)

=ab-ac

⇒For this problem it can be written as

=300(420)+300(-21)

⇒Note they DID NOT said we should simplify the expression.

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Hozefa answered Nov 13, 2023

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