Rewrite 7(40 + 2) as the sum of two products.
a.
47 + 72
b.
7 · 40 + 7 · 2
c.
40 · 2 + 7 · 2
d.
740 + 72

Through the distributive property, we know to multiply both numbers in the parentheses by 7. This gives us 7(40) + 7(2). Next, we have to simplify by multiplying the terms out. This gives us 280 + 14. Finally, we add and get a sum of 294. However, the question only asks for the distribute step. Therefore, your answer is B. 7 x 40 + 7 x 2.

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