Distributive Property

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What does the Distributive Property state?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute the multiplication over addition.

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What do the parentheses tell you to do in an expression?

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The parentheses indicate that you should perform the operation inside them first, often multiplication.

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How can you represent 2 x 43 using the Distributive Property?

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(2 x 40) + (2 x 3)

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 2(c - 8)?

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2c - 16

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How do you simplify 3(3 + 5) using the Distributive Property?

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(3 x 3) + (3 x 5)

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What is the result of 6(x + y + 7) when using the Distributive Property?

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6x + 6y + 42

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If a = 4, what is the value of 2(a + 3)?

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

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the term outside the parentheses and multiply it by each term inside the parentheses.

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Can the Distributive Property be used with subtraction?

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Yes, the Distributive Property can be applied to subtraction as well, e.g., a(b - c) = ab - ac.

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

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For example, 5(x + 2) = 5x + 10.