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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Distribute: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Distribute: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Distribute: 10(z - 6)

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10z - 60

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Which of the following is equivalent to 9(5c + 4)?

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45c + 36

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Simplify: 7(y - 3)

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7y - 21

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

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14

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Distribute: 5(3x + 2)

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15x + 10

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

Front

Distribute: 4(m - 2)

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4m - 8