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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Expand: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Expand: 3(x + 5)

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3x + 15

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Fill in the blank: 4(3x + __) = 12x + 16

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4

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Expand: 2(9 + 2g)

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18 + 4g

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Expand: 3(x - 5)

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3x - 15

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What does it mean to 'expand' an expression?

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To expand an expression means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the factor outside.

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If a = 2, what is the value of 5(a + 6)?

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30

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What is the result of 4(3x + 4)?

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12x + 16

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Expand: 7(2 + x)

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14 + 7x