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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What is the equivalent expression for 2(c - 8)?

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2c - 16

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What is the equivalent expression for 4(x - 6)?

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4x - 24

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Distribute 10(x - 20).

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10x - 200

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Simplify the expression 5(2 - 7n).

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10 - 35n

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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 you have 3(x + 4), what is the distributed form?

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3x + 12

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What is the result of distributing 7(2y - 5)?

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14y - 35

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 6(a + 2b)?

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6a + 12b

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What is the equivalent expression for 5(3 - x)?

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15 - 5x