Distributive Property with negatives! Fun!

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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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Simplify: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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What happens when you distribute a negative sign?

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Distributing a negative sign changes the signs of the terms inside the parentheses. For example, - (a - b) = -a + b.

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Simplify: -(8 - m)

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m - 8

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What is the result of multiplying a negative number by a positive number?

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The result is a negative number.

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Simplify: 3(x - y + 5)

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3x - 3y + 15

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What is the result of adding a negative number to a positive number?

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The result is the difference between the two numbers, and the sign of the result depends on which number is larger.

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Evaluate: b^3 + (-4) when b = -3

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Negative 31

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Simplify: -(-2x + 5)

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2x - 5

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What is the Distributive Property used for?

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It is used to simplify expressions and solve equations by distributing a multiplier across terms in parentheses.