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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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(x + 3)

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4x + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 7(y - 2)

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7y - 14

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What is the result of 6(2 + 5)?

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6(2 + 5) = 6*2 + 6*5 = 12 + 30 = 42

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

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2(3 + 4) = 2*3 + 2*4 = 6 + 8 = 14

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What does it mean to simplify an expression using the Distributive Property?

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To simplify means to combine like terms and perform the multiplication to make the expression easier to understand.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(2x + 1)

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10x + 5

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What is the result of 3(4 - x)?

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3(4 - x) = 12 - 3x

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Apply the Distributive Property: 9(2y + 3)

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18y + 27

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What is the result of 10(a + 5) - 2a?

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10a + 50 - 2a = 8a + 50