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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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 6(x + 3y)?

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6(x + 3y) = 6x + 18y.

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How do you factor the expression 39u + 13?

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39u + 13 = 13(3u + 1).

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What is the equivalent expression for 5(2x + 3)?

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5(2x + 3) = 10x + 15.

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Fill in the blank: __ (5x + 1) = 10x + 2. What is the missing number?

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The missing number is 2.

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What is the result of distributing 3(2c - 5)?

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3(2c - 5) = 6c - 15.

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

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2(4 + 3) = 2(7) = 14.

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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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What is the result of 4(3x + 2) using the Distributive Property?

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4(3x + 2) = 12x + 8.

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What is the equivalent expression for 7(2y - 1)?

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7(2y - 1) = 14y - 7.