Distributive Property (6th Grade)

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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: 5(x + 7)

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5x + 35

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Simplify: 4(x - 4)

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4x - 16

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Simplify: 2(x + 3)

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2x + 6

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Simplify: 3(5x + 2)

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15x + 6

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Simplify: 9(x - 7)

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9x - 63

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What does it mean to distribute in math?

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To distribute means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

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If a = 2, simplify: a(3 + 4)

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14

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If b = 5, simplify: 2(b + 3)

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16

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with subtraction?

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Example: 4(x - 2) = 4x - 8.