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(p - 6)

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4p - 24

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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: -4(-4d + 5)

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16d - 20

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Apply the Distributive Property: -(3v - 8)

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-3v + 8

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Apply the Distributive Property: -(6x + 3)

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-6x - 3

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with negative numbers?

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Example: -2(3 - 4) = -2*3 + -2*(-4) = -6 + 8 = 2.

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How do you simplify expressions using the Distributive Property?

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You multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses and then combine like terms.

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

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5x + 10