Why can you simplify 5(5+30) using the distributive property?why can't u simplify 5(50)+3 using the distributive property?

Answer 1

I meant 5 (50+3)

Answer 2

on the first, 5 is multiplied by (5+30). On the second, the 3 is NOT multiplied by 5.

Answer 3

ok, I see now.
YOu can simplify 5(5+30) because there is a common factor in the parenthesis (5+30)=5(1+6)
so the 5(5+30) becomes 5*5*(1+6)

Now on the second, 5(50+3), there is no common factor between 50, and 3. So it cannot be simplified.

Answer 4

Ahh thanks!!
It helped a lot

Answer 5

i need a example of the distributive property using the number 6,8 and 10?

Answer 6

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