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: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Simplify: -4(k - 7)

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-4k + 28

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Simplify: 2(3v - 8)

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6v - 16

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Simplify: 9(5c + 4)

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45c + 36

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Which of the following is equivalent to 4(2x + 3)?

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8x + 12

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

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20

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

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It means to apply the Distributive Property to eliminate parentheses and combine like terms.

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Simplify: 3(2x + 4y)

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6x + 12y

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What is an example of the Distributive Property in real life?

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If you buy 3 packs of pencils that cost $2 each and 3 erasers that cost $1 each, you can calculate the total cost as 3(2 + 1) = 3*3 = $9.