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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Simplify: 4(x + 2)

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4x + 8

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Simplify: -5(3y - 4)

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-15y + 20

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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.

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Simplify: 3(2a + 4)

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6a + 12

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If a = 2, what is the value of 3(a + 5)?

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24

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Simplify: -2(3x + 7)

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-6x - 14

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 7(2 + 3)?

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35

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Simplify: 5(4 - x)

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20 - 5x

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What is the equivalent expression for 6(2y + 1)?

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12y + 6