Distributive Property

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What does the Distributive Property state?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute the multiplication over addition.

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What do the parentheses in an expression indicate?

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The parentheses indicate that you should perform the operation inside them first, often implying multiplication when combined with a number outside.

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 5(x + 4)

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5x + 20

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 2(3y + 6)

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6y + 12

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 7(a + b)?

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7a + 7b

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If you have 10(2x + 5), what is the simplified expression?

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20x + 50

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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Simplify the expression: 4(3x - 2)

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12x - 8

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What is the equivalent expression for 6(2y + 1)?

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12y + 6

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If you see an expression like 9(3 + x), what do you do first?

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Distribute 9 to both 3 and x, resulting in 27 + 9x.