What is the distributive property in algebra?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.
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How do you simplify the expression 8(5 + w)?
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By applying the distributive property, you get 8 * 5 + 8 * w = 40 + 8w.
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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3?
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First, apply the distributive property to simplify the equation: 3x + 8x - 8 = 3.
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What is the solution to the equation 4(a + 3) = -32?
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First, simplify to 4a + 12 = -32, then solve for a: 4a = -44, so a = -11.
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How do you combine like terms in the expression a - 8 - 10?
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Combine -8 and -10 to get a - 18.
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What does it mean to solve an equation?
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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.
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What is a linear equation?
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A linear equation is an equation of the first degree, meaning it has no exponents greater than one and graphs as a straight line.
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