Distributive Property

Front

What does it mean to distribute?

Back

To multiply the numbers inside the parentheses by the number on the outside.

Front

Simplify the expression: 7(y - 11)

Back

7y - 77

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Simplify the expression: 5(2x + 13)

Back

10x + 65

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Simplify the expression: 6(7m - 12)

Back

42m - 72

Front

Simplify the expression: 6(x + y + 7)

Back

6x + 6y + 42

Front

What is the Distributive Property?

Back

The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

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

Back

14

Front

What is the result of 4(3 + 5)?

Back

32

Front

Simplify: 3(2x + 4)

Back

6x + 12

Front

What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

Back

Identify the number outside the parentheses and the terms inside.