Distributive Property and Combine Like Terms

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify: -10 (-3x - 5y)

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30x + 50y

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable(s) raised to the same power.

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Simplify: 2(x + 4) + 3(2x - 5)

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8x - 7

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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Simplify: 8y + 5 - 2y

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6y + 5

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 3(2c - 5)?

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6c - 15

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What is the difference between like terms and unlike terms?

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Like terms have the same variable and exponent, while unlike terms do not.