how to solve distributive property (c-4)d

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It's easier to understand if you move the d to the other side of the parenthesis.  It is the same problem just easier to visualize

d(c-4)

now you multiply the d by each term inside of the parenthesis

d times c is

dc

d times -4 is

-4d

put those together to get

dc-4d

 

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