Distributive Property with Negatives

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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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Evaluate the expression: -4(5x + 1)

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-20x - 4

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Simplify the expression: -3(4x - 2)

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-12x + 6

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Simplify the expression: -2(6x - 4)

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-12x + 8

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Evaluate the expression: 2(3x - 5)

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6x - 10

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Evaluate the expression: -3(2x + 7)

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-6x - 21

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What happens when you distribute a negative number?

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When you distribute a negative number, the signs of the terms inside the parentheses change. For example, -a(b + c) becomes -ab - ac.

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Evaluate the expression: -5(2x - 3)

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-10x + 15

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Simplify the expression: -1(7x + 4)

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-7x - 4

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Evaluate the expression: -6(3x + 2)

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-18x - 12