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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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Which of the following is equivalent to 4(2x + 3)?

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8x + 12

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 9(5c + 4)

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45c + 36

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 2(4 + 9w)

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8 + 18w

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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 does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, combining like terms and eliminating parentheses.

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

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

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to the expression 7(3 + 2y)?

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21 + 14y.