(3 points) Use the Distributive Property to simplify 7(6+5) = + =

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To simplify the expression \(7(6 + 5)\) using the Distributive Property, you can distribute the \(7\) to both terms inside the parentheses:

\[ 7(6 + 5) = 7 \cdot 6 + 7 \cdot 5 \]

Now, calculate each term:

\[ 7 \cdot 6 = 42 \] \[ 7 \cdot 5 = 35 \]

Now, add the two results together:

\[ 42 + 35 = 77 \]

So, the simplified expression is:

\[ 7(6 + 5) = 77 \]

Therefore, the complete answer is:

\[ 7(6 + 5) = 7 \cdot 6 + 7 \cdot 5 = 42 + 35 = 77 \]