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 single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(x + 3)

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4x + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 7(y - 2)

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7y - 14

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(2a + 5)

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12a + 30

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What does it mean to simplify an expression using the Distributive Property?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and eliminate parentheses by applying the Distributive Property.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 9(m + 4)

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9m + 36

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(3n - 1)

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15n - 5

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What is the result of 10(x + 2) using the Distributive Property?

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10x + 20

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

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2(3 + 4) = 2 * 7 = 14

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What is the Distributive Property used for?

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It is used to simplify expressions and solve equations by distributing a multiplier across terms in parentheses.