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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Distribute: 5(a + 3)

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5a + 15

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Distribute: 4(x - 2)

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4x - 8

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Distribute: 7(y + 4)

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7y + 28

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Distribute: 3(2x + 5)

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6x + 15

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Which expression is equivalent to 6(m - 1)?

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6m - 6

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Distribute: 8(3 - n)

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24 - 8n

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Distribute: 10(p + 2)

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10p + 20

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in math?

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

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Distribute: 2(3x + 4y)

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6x + 8y