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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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(3x + 1)

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9x + 3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(2x + 3)

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8x + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(1 + 10v)

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2 + 20v

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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What does it mean to simplify an expression using the Distributive Property?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and eliminate parentheses by applying the Distributive Property.

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

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3(2 + 4) = 3 * 6 = 18

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What is an equivalent expression for 6(x + 2)?

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6x + 12

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 7(2y - 3)?

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14y - 21