Distributive Property - #1

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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 the expression 9(x - 5)?

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You multiply 9 by both x and -5, resulting in 9x - 45.

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 6(x - 3 + 5y)?

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The result is 6x - 18 + 30y.

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What does the expression -8(6x + 3) simplify to using the Distributive Property?

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It simplifies to -48x - 24.

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How do you simplify -1(3v - 8) using the Distributive Property?

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It simplifies to -3v + 8.

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What is the outcome of applying the Distributive Property to -2(3m + 9)?

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The outcome is -6m - 18.

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Can the Distributive Property be used with negative numbers?

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Yes, the Distributive Property can be applied to expressions with negative numbers.

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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, where each item has a different price.

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How does the Distributive Property help in simplifying algebraic expressions?

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It allows for the expansion of expressions, making it easier to combine like terms.

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the term outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.