The given expression 6(a + 10)
Apply distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac
= 6 x a + 6 x 10 (Distribute 6)
= 6a + 60 (Multiply: 6 x a = 6a and 6 x 10 = 60)
The simplified expression is 6a + 60.
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