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 the expression: 8(5 + w)

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40 + 8w

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Which of the following is equivalent to 4(2x + 3)?

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8x + 12

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Simplify the expression: 8(x + 5)

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8x + 40

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Which of the following is equivalent to 9(x - 3)?

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9x - 27

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Which of the following is equivalent to 2(3v - 8)?

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6v - 16

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If a = 3, simplify: 5(a + 2)

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25

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If b = 4, simplify: 3(2b + 1)

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25

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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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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with negative numbers?

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For example, -2(3 - x) = -6 + 2x.