The distributive property for multiplication helps in solving expressions like a(b + c). It specifies that the result of multiplying one number by the sum or difference of two numbers can be obtained by multiplying each number individually and then totaling the results: a(b + c) = ab + ac. For example, 4(10-5) = (4 x 10) - (4 x 5) = 40 - 20 = 20.

Christine scored 97% on the test meaning she earned 97% of the possible points on the test. There were 280 possible points on the test so she earned 280 x 0.97 = 272 points. Each question is worth 4 points so she got \( \frac{272}{4} \) = 68 questions right.

To add these distances, they must share the same unit so first you need to first convert the swim distance from meters (m) to kilometers (km) before adding it to the bike and run distances which are already in km. To convert 400 meters to kilometers, divide the distance by 1000 to get 0.4km then add the remaining distances:

total distance = swim + bike + run
total distance = 0.4km + 30.6km + 10.0km
total distance = 41km

The absolute value is the positive magnitude of a particular number or variable and is indicated by two vertical lines: \(\left|-5\right| = 5\). In the case of a variable absolute value (\(\left|a\right| = 5\)) the value of a can be either positive or negative (a = -5 or a = 5).

There are 4 2-passenger taxis available so that's 4 x 2 = 8 total seats. There are 11 people needing transportation leaving 11 - 8 = 3 who will have to find other transportation.