Simplify Each Term, If Necessary, and Then Use the Distributive

question 50

Essay

Simplify each term, if necessary, and then use the distributive property to combine terms, if possible.

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Definitions:

Brief Interactions

Short and transient exchanges between individuals that may have implications for social and professional relationships.

Contact Hypothesis

The idea that regular interaction between members of different groups reduces prejudice, providing that it occurs under favorable conditions.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; often directed towards people or groups.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning fixed, generalized attributes to a group of people, ignoring individual differences.