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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Simplify: 2(4 + 9w)

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8 + 18w

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Distribute: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Simplify: 5(2 - 7n)

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10 - 35n

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Which expression is equivalent to 3(2c - 5)?

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6c - 15

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Simplify: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in math?

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

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If you have 4(x + 3), what is the simplified expression?

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4x + 12

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What is the result of 7(2y + 5)?

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14y + 35

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 6(3 + x)?

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18 + 6x