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. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to the expression 2(c - 8)?

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You multiply 2 by both c and -8, resulting in 2c - 16.

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Simplify the expression 5(a + 6) using the Distributive Property.

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5a + 30.

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What is the result of distributing 3 in the expression 3(2c - 5)?

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6c - 15.

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How do you simplify (b + 8)5 using the Distributive Property?

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5b + 40.

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What is the simplified form of 5(2 - 7n)?

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10 - 35n.

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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.

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Can the Distributive Property be used with subtraction?

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Yes, the Distributive Property can be applied to expressions with subtraction, such as a(b - c) = ab - ac.

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

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Calculating the total cost of multiple items where each item has a different price.

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How does the Distributive Property help in simplifying expressions?

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It allows you to break down complex expressions into simpler parts, making calculations easier.