Factoring and Distributive Property Review

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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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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you factor the expression 4x + 30?

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You can factor it as 2(2x + 15).

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 2(c - 8)?

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The result is 2c - 16.

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 9(2g + 3)?

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The result is 18g + 27.

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How do you rewrite 24 + 30 using the GCF?

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You can rewrite it as 6(4 + 5).

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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What is the first step in factoring an expression?

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The first step is to find the GCF of the terms in the expression.

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If you have the expression 10 + 20 = 2(5 + __), what is the missing number?

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The missing number is 10.

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What is the result of 3(4 + 2)?

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The result is 18.