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: 5(x + 3)

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5x + 15

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Distribute: 4(2y - 6)

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8y - 24

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Which of the following expressions is equivalent to: 7(m + 2)?

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7m + 14

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Distribute: 3(4 + 5x)

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12 + 15x

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside parentheses.

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Distribute: 6(a - 4)

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6a - 24

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

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6x + 10

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Distribute: 8(2 - y)

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16 - 8y

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What is an equivalent expression for: 9(2 + 3z)?

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18 + 27z