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 number by a sum or difference.

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 3(2 + 4)

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3(2 + 4) = 3*2 + 3*4 = 6 + 12 = 18.

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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 number outside.

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Simplify using the Distributive Property: 4(x + 5)

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4(x + 5) = 4x + 20.

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to: 7(3y - 2)?

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7(3y - 2) = 21y - 14.

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If a = 2, what is the value of 5(a + 3) using the Distributive Property?

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5(2 + 3) = 5*2 + 5*3 = 10 + 15 = 25.

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Which expression is equivalent to 6(2x + 1)?

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6(2x + 1) = 12x + 6.

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What is the simplified form of 8(3 - y)?

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8(3 - y) = 24 - 8y.

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 9(5c + 4)

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9(5c + 4) = 45c + 36.

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What is the equivalent expression for 5(4j + 2)?

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5(4j + 2) = 20j + 10.