Question

A(b + c) = a × b + a × c where a, b, and c are real numbers

use the distributive property to simplify the expression

8(3 + 4) = 24 + ?

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Answer 1

? = 32

Explanation:

Let's assume a = 8 , b = 3 , c = 4

`\sf \: So :- \: \: a(b + c) = 8(3 + 4)`

`8 * 3 + 8 * 4`

`24 + 32`

Hence, The required value of ? = 32 .

Answer 2

32

Explanation:

8(3 + 4) = 24 + ?

8(3)+8(4)= 24 + ?

24+32= 24 + ?

24-24+32=?

32=?