Apply the Distributive Property to the Expression, and Then Simplify

question 4

Essay

Apply the distributive property to the expression, and then simplify the result.

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Definitions:

Evaporated

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a vapor or gas due to heat without reaching boiling point.

Desert-like Environment

Areas characterized by dry conditions, sparse vegetation, and high temperatures, resembling a desert ecosystem.

Wind-blown Sands

Sands transported and deposited by the wind, often forming dunes in deserts and coastal regions.

Oldest Unit

In geology, this refers to the earliest-formed rock or stratum in a sequence, indicating the beginning of the geological history of an area.