The following formula illustrates what property? $$a \times (b + c) = (a \times b) + (a \times c)$$

Flashcard 16 - Mathematics Flashcard Set for the HESI Exam

the distributive property of multiplication

The distributive property allows you to multiply a single term across terms inside parentheses. For example, if $a = 3$, $b = 4$, and $c = 5$, then:

\[3 \times (4 + 5) = 3 \times 9 = 27\] \[(3 \times 4) + (3 \times 5) = 12 + 15 = 27\]

Both approaches yield the same result.

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