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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Distribute: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Which expression is equivalent to 2(c - 8)?

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2c - 16

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Distribute: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Which expression is equivalent to 3(2c - 5)?

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6c - 15

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Distribute: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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Which expression is equivalent to 9(x - 5)?

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9x - 45

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Distribute: 4(x - 6)

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4x - 24

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Which expression is equivalent to 4(x - 6)?

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4x - 24

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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.