Question

What does a(b-c) = to?

Answer 1

We can use the distributive law to simplify it or factor it but more

`\\ \tt\hookrightarrow a(b-c)`

`\\ \tt\hookrightarrow a(b)-a(c)`

`\\ \tt\hookrightarrow ab-ac`

Answer 2

The expression "a(b-c)" is an example of distributive property. To simplify it, simply multiply a by the terms inside the bracket.

Simplifying the distributive property.

• => a(b - c)
• => (a x b) + (a x -c)
• => ab - ac

Hence, the simplified expression is ab - ac.