Chapter 2: Q. 13CT (page 112)
Use the distributive property to evaluate the expression.
Short Answer
Value of given expression is .
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Chapter 2: Q. 13CT (page 112)
Use the distributive property to evaluate the expression.
Value of given expression is .
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Perform the indicated operation. (pp. 750–752)
Perform the indicated operation.
ant Pumpkins A giant pumpkin can be difficult to weigh directly on a scale. To estimate the weight, you can first measure the distances a, b, and c (in inches) as shown below. The weight W (in pounds) can then be approximated using the formula .

a. Use the distributive property to write the given formula without parentheses.
b. For a certain pumpkin, inches, inches, and inches. Approximate the weight of the pumpkin to the nearest pound
Use the distributive property to evaluate the expression.
Evaluate the expression using the distributive property and mental math.
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