Explore the Distributive Law

Enter values for $a$, $b$, and $c$ to see $a(b+c) = ab+ac$ as an area model.

3(5 + 2) = 15 + 6 = 21
a = 3
ab = 15
ac = 6
b = 5 c = 2

Practice Mode

Expand each expression. Type your answer in simplest form (e.g. 5x+15 or -2x+6).

Expand 4(x + 3)
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