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: 4(x - 5)

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4x - 20

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Apply the Distributive Property: -10(c - 8)

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-10c + 80

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Apply the Distributive Property: 12(w + 1)

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12w + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: -9(g - 3)

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-9g + 27

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(y - 1)

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5y - 5

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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 term outside.

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

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2(3 + 4) = 2*3 + 2*4 = 6 + 8 = 14

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What is the result of 7(x - 2) when x = 5?

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7(5 - 2) = 7*3 = 21

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How do you simplify 3(2x + 4)?

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3(2x + 4) = 6x + 12