Equivalent Expressions Distributive Property & Factoring

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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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Simplify: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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Factor: 12x + 36

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12(x + 3)

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is one that has the same value as another expression, even though it may look different.

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Simplify: 2(3y + 5)

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6y + 10

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Find the missing number using the distributive property: 15 + 30 = 3(5 + __)

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30

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 4(m - 2)?

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4m - 8

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Factor: 20x + 40

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20(x + 2)

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What is the first step in factoring an expression?

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Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the expression.