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 -3(b - 2)?

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You multiply -3 by both b and -2, resulting in -3b + 6.

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to -4(n - 4)?

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The result is -4n + 16.

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When applying the Distributive Property to -9(g - 3), what do you get?

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You get -9g + 27.

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What is the outcome of -7(g + 8) using the Distributive Property?

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The outcome is -7g - 56.

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How do you simplify 7(k - 2) using the Distributive Property?

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You simplify it to 7k - 14.

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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 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 used with both addition and subtraction.

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with a negative factor?

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An example is -2(x + 5) = -2x - 10.

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How does the Distributive Property help in simplifying expressions?

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It allows you to eliminate parentheses and combine like terms.