Chapter 3 - Basic Math |
| Basic Math - Distributive Law - Contents |
The distributive law establishes rules for addition and multiplication when using parentheses in mathematical equations. This law is related to the distributive law of sets. It applies to the set of all real numbers.
| Basic Math - Distributive Law - Definitions |
This basic law is for any real number a, b and c:
Distributive Law
a x (b + c) = (a x b) + (a x c)
a times the quantity b plus c equals the quantity a times b plus the quantity a times c.
| Basic Math - Sections - Chapters | ||
| 1 - Addition | 2 - Subtraction | 3 - Multiplication |
| 4 - Division | 5 - Identity Laws | 6 - Symmetry Law |
| 7 - Commutative Laws | 8 - Distributive Laws | 9 - Associative Laws |
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