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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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 3(x + 4)

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

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Fill in the blank: 5(a + 2) = 5a + __

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10.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Factor the expression: 6x + 12

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6(x + 2).

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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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 that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 4(2x + 3) = 28

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8x + 12 = 28; x = 2.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Fill in the blank: 7(x - 1) = 7x - __

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7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Factor the expression: 9y - 27

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9(y - 3).

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the term outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 2(3x + 5)

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2(3x + 5) = 6x + 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3