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Explain the distributive property in rational number with an example?

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The distributive property states that for any three rational numbers a, b and c:ab + c = ab + acLet a = 35, b = 12 and c = 14Then, ab + c = 3512 + 14 = 35 × 34 = 920and, ab + ac = 35 × 12 + 35 × 14 = 310 + 35 = 920Thus, ab + c = ab + ac

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