The expression is .
(Distributive property: (b c)a = ba ca)
(Multiply: )
(Add: )
The simplified expression is .
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ca) ![\"\"](\"/MathKey/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=59a5ca972709ca23464749ce85d62a45.png\")
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.