Answer:
4 (8 + 6) = 56
8 + 6 = 14
4 x 14 = 56
So, 56 ÷ 4 = 14
Step-by-step explanation:
The distributive property tells us how to solve equations of the form a (b + c). Distributive property is also known as the distributive law of multiplication and division.
We have the ratio 56 ÷ 4
We look for two multiples of 4 that add up to 56, such as 32 and 24. Thus, we form the equation
(32 + 24) = 56
We decompose the two multiples, dividing them by 4, as follows:
From 32/4 = 8 you get 32 = 4 x 8
From 24/4 = 6 you get 24 = 4 x 6
The equation is recomposed,
(4 x 8) + (4 x 6) = 56
It is factored by common factor (4),
4 (8 + 6) = 56
We calculate 8 + 6 = 14
And indeed, 4 x 14 = 56
So, 56 ÷ 4 = 14
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