Can you provide me with an example?
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Certainly! I can provide an example to help you understand how to solve a math problem using the distributive property.
Let's say you have the expression 3(x + 2). To simplify this expression, you need to distribute the 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.
Start by multiplying 3 with x: 3 * x = 3x.
Next, multiply 3 with 2: 3 * 2 = 6.
Now you have the simplified expression: 3x + 6.
So, when you see an expression like 3(x + 2), you can use the distributive property to simplify it to 3x + 6.
Remember, to use the distributive property, you multiply each term inside the parentheses with the term outside the parentheses. It's a useful tool in algebra!