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: 6(6k - 2)

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36k - 12

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

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8b + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(6u + 7)

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60u + 70

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

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12 - 12r

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Calculate: 2(5 + 2)

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14

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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 factor outside.

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

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14

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What is an example of the Distributive Property with subtraction?

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5(10 - 2) = 5*10 - 5*2 = 50 - 10 = 40.

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How do you simplify 7(3x + 4)?

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21x + 28