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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Factor the expression: 20y - 5

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5(4y - 1)

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Factor the expression: 39u + 13

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13(3u + 1)

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Fill in the blank: 4(3x + __) = 12x + 16

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4

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Simplify: 7(y - 3)

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7y - 21

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Which of the following is equivalent to 4x + 28?

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4(x + 7)

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to express it as a product of its factors.

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

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14

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is one that has the same value for all values of the variable.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 5(2 + 3)?

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5(2 + 3) = 5*2 + 5*3 = 10 + 15 = 25.