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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Simplify: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Which expression is equivalent to 4(2x + 3)?

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8x + 12

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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Simplify: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify: -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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If a = 2, what is the value of 5(a + 6)?

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5(2 + 6) = 5(8) = 40

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does it mean to simplify an expression using the Distributive Property?

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It means to apply the Distributive Property to remove parentheses and combine like terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the result of 7(3 + 4)?

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7(3 + 4) = 7*3 + 7*4 = 21 + 28 = 49

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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If b = 3, what is the value of 4(2b + 1)?

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4(2*3 + 1) = 4(6 + 1) = 4*7 = 28

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C