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Simplifying 6\left( rac{5}{6}y + rac{1}{2} ight) Using the Distributive Property

When an algebraic expression contains fractional terms within parentheses, such as 6\left( rac{5}{6}y + rac{1}{2} ight), the Distributive Property can be used to eliminate the fractions. Distributing the 66 to each fraction results in 6 \cdot rac{5}{6}y and 6 \cdot rac{1}{2}. The first term simplifies to 5y5y, since the 66s cancel, and the second simplifies to 33. The resulting expression is 5y+35y + 3, which involves only whole numbers.

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