How to solve a word problem involving the distributive property
Let x, yand z be any real values In distributive property xy+xz=x(y+z)
Example:
A basketball uniform costs $20 for pants, $30 for shirts and $10 for Socks.
a.Write down two equivalent expressions for the total cost of 7 uniforms.
b. Find the total cost
Solution:
a. Expression for cost of one uniform
$30+$20+$10
Expression for the cost of 7 uniforms
7($30+$20+$10)=7•$30+7•$20+7•$10
b. Total cost
=210+140+70=$420