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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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 3(8x + 13)

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24x + 39

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 6(6x + 5) + (7 + 3x)2

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42x + 42

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 10(3x + 4)

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30x + 40

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 3(2x + 9)

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6x + 27

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 4(3x + 5) + (2 + 6x)3

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30x + 26

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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 the parentheses.

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If a = 5, b = 2, and c = 3, what is the result of a(b + c) using the Distributive Property?

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a(b + c) = 5(2 + 3) = 5*5 = 25.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to negative numbers?

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You apply the Distributive Property the same way, but remember to distribute the negative sign as well.

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 2(4x + 6)

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8x + 12