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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Factor the expression: 20y - 5

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5(4y - 1)

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Fill in the blank: 2(x + 7) = 2x + __

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14

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Fill in the blanks: __ (5x + 1) = 10x + 2

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2

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Which of the following is equivalent to 5(2x + 3)?

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10x + 15

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Simplify: 7(y - 3)

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7y - 21

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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

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14

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 3(2 + 5)?

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21

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How do you simplify the expression 4(3x + 2)?

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12x + 8