robertjford80 said:
Distribution in algebra refers to the process of multiplying each term inside parentheses by a factor outside the parentheses. This is also known as the distributive property and is a fundamental rule in algebra that helps simplify equations and expressions.
To distribute in algebra, you need to multiply the factor outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses. For example, in the equation 2(a + b), the factor 2 would be distributed to both a and b, resulting in 2a + 2b.
The expression "16(1+h)^2" means that the factor 16 is being distributed to both 1 and h, and the exponent 2 indicates that the entire expression inside the parentheses is being squared.
The negative sign indicates that the term "16(1)^2/h" is being subtracted from the first term "16(1+h)^2". This is a common practice in algebra when simplifying equations.
To solve this equation, you need to first distribute the factors outside the parentheses, resulting in 16(1+2h+h^2) - (16/h). Then, you can combine like terms and simplify further to get the final answer.