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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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(3 + 4)

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2(3 + 4) = 2*3 + 2*4 = 6 + 8 = 14.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(x - 2)

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5(x - 2) = 5x - 10.

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What is the result of b(a - 6) using the Distributive Property?

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ab - 6b.

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Apply the Distributive Property: -1(5x + 3)

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-1(5x + 3) = -5x - 3.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(2y - 5)

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4(2y - 5) = 8y - 20.

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What is the result of -6(z - 1) using the Distributive Property?

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-6z + 6.

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Apply the Distributive Property: ⅔(¼x - 6)

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⅙x - 4.

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside parentheses.

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What is the result of -(5x + 1) using the Distributive Property?

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-5x - 1.