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Which expression shows the results of applying the distributive property to 3 (1/5x- 1/7)

Which expression shows the results of applying the distributive property to 3 (1/5x-example-1
User Mussa
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Answer:


(3)/(5)x-(3)/(7)

Explanation:

Distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parenthesis:


3((1)/(5)x-(1)/(7))\\=3* (1)/(5)x-3*(1)/(7)\\=(3)/(5)x-(3)/(7)

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The first option: (3/5)x - 3/6

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