Question

How do you use the Distributive Property to expand the expression `7(9x-2)`?

Answer 1

You multiply the term outside the parenthesis by each term inside the parenthesis. See full explanation below:

Explanation:

You multiply the term outside the parenthesis, in this case `color(red)(7)` by each term inside the parenthesis:

`color(red)(7)(9x - 2) -> (color(red)(7) xx 9x) - (color(red)(7) xx 2) ->`

`63x - 14`