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(2 - 7n)

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10 - 35n

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Simplify -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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Simplify -4(-4d + 5)

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16d - 20

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Distribute 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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Distribute 4(p - 6)

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4p - 24

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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 = 3, b = 4, and c = 5, what is 2(a + b)?

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2(3 + 4) = 14

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What is the result of 7(3 + 2)?

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7(3 + 2) = 35

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to negative numbers?

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When distributing a negative number, multiply each term inside the parentheses by the negative number.