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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Simplify: 3(4 + 5)

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27

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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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Simplify: 5(2x + 3)

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10x + 15

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 7(3 + 4)?

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49

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If a = 2, simplify: 4(a + 5)

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28

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What is the equivalent expression for 6(2x + 1)?

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12x + 6

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Simplify: 2(3y - 4) + 5y

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11y - 8

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What is the missing factor in the equation 20 + 15 = __(4 + 5)?

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5

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If you have 8(2 + 3x), what is the simplified expression?

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40 + 24x