The distributive property helps us to rewrite the expression and to get the same answer. The rule is: a ( b + c ) = a b + a c. In this case: 7 6 = 7 ( 3 + 3 ) = 7 3 + 7 3 = 21 + 21 = 42. And also : 7 6 = 42. We can use it also like this: 7 6 = 7 ( 5 + 1 ) = 7 5 + 7 1 = 35 + 7 = 42, etc.Hope this helps. Let me know if you need additional help!