Use the distributive property to write an equivalent expression

Question

Y (u+7)
5t+6t+to
24+12s+12
7 (u+4+h)

Answer 1

look for common factors, either variables or numbers
24+12s+12 = 12(2+s+1) = 12(3+s)
or
24+12s+12 = 36+12s = 12(3+s)

or, distribute as usual

y(u+7) = y*u + y*7 = yu+7y