Simplify a(b+c): Using the Distributive Property in Algebra

It is possible to use the distributive property to simplify the expression

$a(b+c)$

To solve the problem and apply the distributive property correctly, follow these steps:

• Identify the expression, which is $a(b+c)$.
• Apply the distributive property: multiply $a$ by each term inside the parentheses.

Applying this, we get:

• $a \times b = ab$
• $a \times c = ac$

Combine these two products:

The simplified expression is: $ab + ac$.

This matches with answer choice 2: Yes, the answer $ab+ac$.