Simplify (17+c)(5+a+3): Applying the Distributive Property

Question

It is possible to use the distributive property to simplify the expression

(17+c)(5+a+3) (17+c)(5+a+3)

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

We may use the parenthesis on the right hand side due to the fact that it can be simplified as follows :

(8+a)

Resulting in the following calculation:

(17+c)(8+a)= (17+c)(8+a)=

136+17a+8c+ca 136+17a+8c+ca

Answer

Yes, 136+17a+8c+ca 136+17a+8c+ca