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 the expression: 3(2h + 3c + 2)

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6h + 9c + 6

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: 11(9 + d)

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99 + 11d

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: 8(5 + w)

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40 + 8w

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform operations to make the expression as concise as possible.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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

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2(4 + 3) = 2(7) = 14

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with negative numbers?

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For example, -2(3 - 4) = -2*3 + -2*(-4) = -6 + 8 = 2.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to the expression 5(x + 2y)?

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5(x + 2y) = 5x + 10y.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3