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To solve the expression , we will apply the distributive property.
Step 1: Distribute each term of the first expression to every term of the second expression.
Step 2: Compute the resulting products.
Step 3: Combine like terms.
Let's execute these steps:
Step 1: Distribute:
Distribute :
Distribute :
Distribute :
Step 2: Add all these products together:
Step 3: Combine like terms:
Combine to get .
Therefore, the simplified expression is:
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The correct choice is 4.
Thus, the final expanded expression is .
\( (3+20)\times(12+4)= \)
When expanding , you get 3 terms × 2 terms = 6 products before combining like terms. After combining, you'll have fewer terms.
Combining like terms simplifies your answer! For example, . This gives you the final simplified form that's easier to work with.
Take it one distribution at a time! Write out each step: , then . Keep track of positive and negative signs carefully.
Like terms have the exact same variables with the same exponents. For example, and are like terms, but and are not.
Yes! Multiplication is commutative, so gives the same result as . Choose whichever order feels easier for you!
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