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 single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 4(x - 6)?

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4(x - 6) = 4x - 24.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the result of distributing 2(c - 8)?

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2(c - 8) = 2c - 16.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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If you have 9(x - 5), what is the distributed form?

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9(x - 5) = 9x - 45.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is an equivalent expression for 2(4 + 9w)?

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2(4 + 9w) = 8 + 18w.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the term outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Can the Distributive Property be used with subtraction?

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Yes, the Distributive Property can be used with both addition and subtraction.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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What is the result of distributing 3(2 + 5)?

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3(2 + 5) = 6 + 15 = 21.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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If you distribute 5(x + 2), what do you get?

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5(x + 2) = 5x + 10.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3