Distributive Property Calculator
The Distributive Property Calculator expands a(b + c) into ab + ac and computes the result. Enter the three values.
Formula
a(b + c) = a·b + a·c
- The factor outside the brackets multiplies each term inside.
- This is the basis of expanding and factoring expressions.
3(4 + 5)
Inputs
- a (outside): 3
- b (first inside): 4
- c (second inside): 5
3×4 + 3×5 = 12 + 15 = 27.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distributive property?
Multiplying a sum by a number equals multiplying each addend and adding: a(b + c) = ab + ac.