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. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 2(3v - 8)

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6v - 16

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 9(5c + 4)

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45c + 36

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 8(4b - 5)

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32b - 40

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: -1(3v - 8)

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-3v + 8

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by performing operations and combining like terms.

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If a = 4, what is the value of 2(a + 3) using the Distributive Property?

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14

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What is an example of the Distributive Property with negative numbers?

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For example, -2(3 - 4) = -2*3 + -2*(-4) = -6 + 8 = 2.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to the expression 5(x + 2y)?

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5(x + 2y) = 5x + 10y.