In this worksheet, we use the distributive law for subtraction.
Example
Work out the values of A, B, C and D.
5×3 - 5×2 | = |
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5×(3 - 2) | = |
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Answer
A = 15
B = 10
C = 5
D = 5
This means that 5 x 3 - 5 x 2 is the same as 5 x (3 - 2) = 5 x 1 = 5
This is the DISTRIBUTIVE LAW.
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