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 number by a sum or difference.

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 6(8x - 2)

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48x - 12

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 5(2x - 11)

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10x - 55

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 9(5c + 4)

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45c + 36

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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To 'distribute' means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

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

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4(3 + 2) = 4 * 5 = 20

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 7(x + 4)?

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7x + 28

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to negative numbers?

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For example, -3(2x - 5) = -6x + 15.