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.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to the expression 14(10 + 7)?

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You apply the Distributive Property by multiplying 14 by both 10 and 7, resulting in (14x10) + (14x7).

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 15(9 + 2)?

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The result is (15x9) + (15x2).

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In the equation 9(5 + __) = 45 + 18, what is the missing addend?

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The missing addend is 2.

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How can you represent the total area of a rectangle with length 2 and width (3 + 5) using the Distributive Property?

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You can represent it as 2(3 + 5).

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What does the expression 8 x 24 look like when using the Distributive Property?

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It can be represented as (8 x 20) + (8 x 4).

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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 base price and additional costs.

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Can the Distributive Property be used with subtraction?

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

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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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If you have the expression 3(4 + 5 + 6), how would you apply the Distributive Property?

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You would distribute 3 to each term: (3x4) + (3x5) + (3x6).