Question

How do you simplify `5(7 - 4)`?

Answer 1

`15`

Explanation:

The left distributive property of real numbers states that
`AAa,b,c in RR,` `a(b+c)=ab+ac`

Applying this rule to the given example yields

`5(7-4)=5*7-5*4`

`=35-20`

`=15`