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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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(5 - 2w)

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10 - 4w

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(9 + 2g)

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18 + 4g

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(8 - 3e)

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16 - 6e

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(4 - 4r)

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12 - 12r

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(2b + 3)

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8b + 12

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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.

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Example of Distributive Property with negative numbers: 3(2 - 5)

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3*2 - 3*5 = 6 - 15 = -9

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What is the result of 5(x + 4)?

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5x + 20

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How do you simplify 6(3y + 2)?

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18y + 12