Chapter 4, Problem 1PT

To determine

To write: an equivalent algebraic expression using Distributive property

Answer to Problem 1PT

An equivalent algebraic expression for expression is $6s+10$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given: $6(s+10)$

Calculation:

The distributive property is,

  $a(b+c)=ab+bc$

Apply the distributive property to the given expression with $a=6,b=s\text{ and }c=10$ .

  $\begin{array}{l}6(s+10)=6(s)+6(10)\\ =6s+60\end{array}$

Conclusion: Hence, an equivalent algebraic expression for expression is $6s+10$ .