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Multiply. $$ 2(4 a+6 b-3 c) $$

Name: Problem 65, Chapter 15: Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
Uploaded: 2020-05-19T01:18:00-08:00
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Description: Multiply. 2(4 a+6 b-3 c)

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Marvin L. Bittinger,… 4th Edition

Chapter 15, Problem 65

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Solved by Expert Julie Silva

05/19/2020

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This is done using the distributive property, which states that a(b + c + d) = ab + ac + ad. So, we have: 2 * 4a = 8a 2 * 6b = 12b 2 * -3c = -6c Show more…

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Simplification of Algebraic Expressions

Simplification of algebraic expressions involves applying operations such as multiplication and combining like terms to rewrite an expression in a more concise or standard form. This process makes it easier to understand, compare, and manipulate expressions in various algebraic problems.

Distributive Property

The distributive property is a fundamental algebraic principle that allows you to multiply a term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses. It is a key technique for simplifying algebraic expressions and expanding products across sums or differences.

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