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Simplifying 6(x+7)6(x + 7) Using the Distributive Property

To evaluate or simplify an expression such as 6(x+7)6(x + 7), the Distributive Property dictates that the exterior multiplier distributes to all interior components. Multiplying the 66 by the xx gives 6x6x, and multiplying the 66 by the 77 yields 4242. The final simplified expression is 6x+426x + 42.

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