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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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Solve using the Distributive Property: 4(x + 2) = 16

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x = 2

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction

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Solve using the Distributive Property: 2(x + 10) = 60

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x = 20

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Solve for f: -3(f - 8) = 39

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f = -5

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to get the variable alone on one side of the equation.

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If 5x = 25, what is x?

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x = 5

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3(x + 4) = 21?

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Use the Distributive Property to expand: 3x + 12 = 21.

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What is the solution to the equation 6(x - 1) = 12?

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x = 3

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What is the purpose of using the Distributive Property in equations?

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It simplifies expressions and makes it easier to solve for the variable.