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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Simplify: 2(4x - 7)

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8x - 14

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Which expression is equivalent to (b + 8)5?

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5b + 40

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Distribute: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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Which expression is equivalent to 2(4 + 9w)?

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8 + 18w

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Which expression is equivalent to 4(x - 6)?

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4x - 24

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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

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If a = 3, simplify: 5(a + 2)

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25

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What is an equivalent expression for 3(2x + 4)?

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6x + 12

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Simplify: 7(3y - 2)

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21y - 14