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: 8( r - 3)

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8r - 24

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Simplify: 5( b + 4)

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5b + 20

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Simplify: p( 6 + 5)

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11p

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Simplify: (3 + 6)m

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9m

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Simplify: 2d( 3d + 2)

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6d² + 4d

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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

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If a = 2 and b = 3, what is the value of 4(a + b)?

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4(2 + 3) = 20

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What is the result of 7(x + 2)?

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7x + 14

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to negative numbers?

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