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: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside parentheses.

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

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2(4 - 3) = 2(1) = 2

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What is the result of 5(x + 2)?

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5x + 10

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How do you simplify 4(3y + 2)?

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12y + 8

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What is the Distributive Property used for?

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It is used to simplify expressions and solve equations involving multiplication over addition or subtraction.

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If you have 7(2 + x), what is the simplified form?

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14 + 7x

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.