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 the expression 3(3x + 1)?

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You multiply 3 by each term inside the parentheses: 3 * 3x + 3 * 1 = 9x + 3.

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 3(2c - 5).

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3 * 2c - 3 * 5 = 6c - 15.

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 8(4b - 5)?

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8 * 4b - 8 * 5 = 32b - 40.

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How do you simplify 9(5c + 4) using the Distributive Property?

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9 * 5c + 9 * 4 = 45c + 36.

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What is the simplified form of 9(x - 5) using the Distributive Property?

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9 * x - 9 * 5 = 9x - 45.

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the factor 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 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, such as finding the total price of multiple items with different prices.

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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.