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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Fill in the blank: __(5x + 1) = 10x + 2

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2

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Distribute: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Which of the following is equivalent to 5(2x + 3)?

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10x + 15

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Which of the following is equivalent to 9(5c + 4)?

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45c + 36

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Factor the following expression: 20y - 5

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5(4y - 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 (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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

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14

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What is the result of distributing 4 over (x + 2)?

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4x + 8

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What is the equivalent expression for 7(3 + 2x)?

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21 + 14x