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(2 + 4)

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3(2 + 4) = 3*2 + 3*4 = 6 + 12 = 18

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Simplify: 5(x + 3)

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5(x + 3) = 5x + 15

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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: -2(3x - 4)

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-2(3x - 4) = -6x + 8

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to -1(4 + x)?

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-1(4 + x) = -4 - x

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Simplify: 4(2y + 5)

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4(2y + 5) = 8y + 20

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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Simplify: 7(a - 2)

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7(a - 2) = 7a - 14

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What is the Distributive Property used for?

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It is used to simplify expressions and solve equations involving parentheses.