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: 6(x + y + 7)

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6x + 6y + 42

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Apply the Distributive Property: -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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Apply the Distributive Property: -15(2x - 2)

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-30x + 30

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Apply the Distributive Property: -4(k - 7)

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-4k + 28

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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If a = 3, b = 4, what is 2(a + b)?

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

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What is the result of 5(x + 2)?

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5x + 10

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What is the result of -2(3y + 4)?

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-6y - 8