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: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Which expression is equivalent to 3(2c - 5)?

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6c - 15

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Simplify: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Distribute: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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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 you have 4(x + 3), what is the distributed form?

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4x + 12

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

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-6y - 8

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Distribute: 7(m - 2)

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7m - 14

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What is the equivalent expression for 5(2x + 1)?

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10x + 5