Chapter 1.7, Problem 1P

Use the Distributive Property to simplify each expression.

$3(h-5)$

To determine

To simplify: the expression $3\left(h-5\right)$ by distributive property.

Answer to Problem 1P

The quotient of numbers is $3h-15$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The expression is $3\left(h-5\right)$ .

Calculation:

Distributive property is expressed as follows:

  $a\left(b+c\right)=ab+ac$

Apply the distributive property in given expression as follows:

  $\begin{array}{c}3\left(h-5\right)=3\times h-3\times 5\\ =3h-15\end{array}$

Thus, the simplified expression is $3h-15$ .