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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Simplify: 3(2 + 4)

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18

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Simplify: 5(x + 3)

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5x + 15

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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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Simplify: 4(3y - 2)

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12y - 8

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Which expression is equivalent to 7(2x + 5)?

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14x + 35

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If a = 2, simplify: 3(a + 4)

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18

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 6(2 + x)?

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12 + 6x

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Simplify: 8(1 + 3y)

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8 + 24y

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What is the equivalent expression for 9(4 + c)?

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36 + 9c