Hello!
Distributive property is very common in math. It is shown like this:
a(b + c) = ab + ac
As seen above, first, multiply the value a, or or distribute the value a, to the other values, which are b and c, and then you add them together.
Therefore, the first step would be to use the distributive property.
Answer:
7.5
Step-by-step explanation:
fourths mean 1/4
We will have to multiply the initial value with the 1/4
30 * 1/4 = 7.5
1. Find the total vol. of the soil delivered to the job side
2. Subtract 3.54 cubic yards, the remainder
The result is the measure of soil used.
2(7.57 cu yd) + 5.11 cu yd - 3.54 cu yd will give you your answer.