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 number by a sum or difference.

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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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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(6x - 5)

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18x - 15

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Apply the Distributive Property: 9(5c + 4)

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45c + 36

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(8 - 2x)

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80 - 20x

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

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If a = 4, what is the value of 5(a + 6)?

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5(4 + 6) = 5(10) = 50

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If b = 3, what is the value of 2(b - 8)?

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2(3 - 8) = 2(-5) = -10

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What is the result of 4(2x + 3)?

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8x + 12