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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Distribute: 4(x - 6)

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4x - 24

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Distribute: 10(x - 20)

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10x - 200

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Distribute: 2(4 + 9w)

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8 + 18w

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Distribute: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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Distribute: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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If a = 3, what is 5(a + 2)?

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25 (5(3 + 2) = 5 * 5 = 25)

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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 term outside.

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Distribute: 3(2x + 4)

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6x + 12

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Distribute: 7(5 - x)

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35 - 7x