Question in the file below.
Question in the file below.
The distributive property states a(b+c+d) = ab + ac + ad.
\(\frac{1}{2} (10x+20y+10z)=\frac{1}{2}(10x) + \frac{1}{2}(20y) + \frac{1}{2}(10z)\\\\=\boxed{\bf{5x+10y+5z}}\)
Distributive property must be applied to simplify.
1/2 10x = 5x
1/2 20y = 10y
1/2 * 10z = 5z
Answer: 5x + 10y + 5z