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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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 3(h + 2)

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3h + 6

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 5(2x + 3)

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10x + 15

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to: 4(3 + x)?

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12 + 4x

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Simplify using the Distributive Property: 6(2y - 1)

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12y - 6

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify: 2x + 3x

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5x

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What is the first step in solving the equation: 2(x + 4) = 20?

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2x + 8 = 20.

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Solve for x: 3(x - 2) = 9

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x = 5

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What is the equivalent expression for: 7(2 + 4h)?

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14 + 28h