How do you multiply 4(3+5)? Algebra Properties of Real Numbers Expressions and the Distributive Property 1 Answer Acquaintance Jul 14, 2016 32 Explanation: Distribute across following: a(b+c)=ab+ac 4(3+5) 4(3)+4(5) 12+20 32 Answer link Related questions What is the Distributive Property? How do you use the distributive property with variables? Why is the distributive property important? When do you use order of operations and when do you use the distributive property? How do you simplify 7(x+2)? How do you simplify 7(2x−8)? How do you simplify (x+4)−2(x+5)? How do you use the distributive property to simplify 0.25(6q+32)? How do you distribute 13x(3y+z)? How do you distribute and simplify 12(x−y)−4? See all questions in Expressions and the Distributive Property Impact of this question 1261 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License