how do you solve distributive properties ?? and pre algebraic expressions/equations i have a test over it all and i'm in 7th grade plz help ASAP

You will get 25 points an image of a rectangular prism is shown below: part a: a cross section of the prism is cut with a plane parallel to the base. what is the name of the shape created by the cross section? explain your answer. (5 points) part b: if a cross section of the prism is cut perpendicular to the base, what would be the shape of the resulting cross section? explain your answer. (5 points)

Taylor wants to paint his rectangular deck that is 41 feet long and 24 feet wide. a gallon of paint covers about 350 square feet. how many gallons of paint will taylor need to cover the entire deck? round your answers to two decimal places when necessary.

He factorization of 8x3 – 125 is (2x – 5)(jx2 + kx + 25). what are the values of j and k?