Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum or difference.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to -7(g + 8)?

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You multiply -7 by both g and 8, resulting in -7g - 56.

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to -9(g - 3)?

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The result is -9g + 27.

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When using the Distributive Property, what does 12(w + 1) simplify to?

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It simplifies to 12w + 12.

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What is the outcome of distributing 7(k - 2)?

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The outcome is 7k - 14.

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How do you simplify 5(y - 1) using the Distributive Property?

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It simplifies to 5y - 5.

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to identify the term outside the parentheses that will be distributed.

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Can the Distributive Property be used with subtraction?

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Yes, the Distributive Property can be used with both addition and subtraction.

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What is an example of a real-world application of the Distributive Property?

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Calculating total costs when buying multiple items with different prices.

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What is the importance of the Distributive Property in algebra?

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It simplifies expressions and helps solve equations more easily.