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 4(x - 5)?

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The result is 4x - 20.

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When applying the Distributive Property to 7(k - 2), what do you get?

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You get 7k - 14.

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What is the outcome of distributing 3(a - 10)?

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The outcome is 3a - 30.

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How do you simplify -10(c - 8) using the Distributive Property?

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You simplify it to -10c + 80.

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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 you will distribute.

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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 both positive and 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 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.