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: 2(3v - 8)

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6v - 16

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Simplify: 8(x + 5)

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8x + 40

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Simplify: 8(5 + w)

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40 + 8w

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Simplify: 3(2y - 7)

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6y - 21

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Which of the following is equivalent to (8 - 2x)10?

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80 - 20x

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by performing operations and combining like terms.

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

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14

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What is an equivalent expression for 5(x + 2)?

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5x + 10

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 7(3 + 4)?

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7(3 + 4) = 7*3 + 7*4 = 21 + 28 = 49.