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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Distribute: 10(x - 20)

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10x - 200

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Which expression is equivalent to (b + 8)5?

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5b + 40

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Distribute: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Simplify: 2(4x - 7)

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8x - 14

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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, what is the value of 2(a + 5)?

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16

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Distribute: 4(2x + 3)

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8x + 12

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

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15y - 10

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Distribute: 7(m + 4)

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7m + 28