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 number by a sum or difference.

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Apply the Distributive Property: -3(b - 2)

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-3b + 6

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Apply the Distributive Property: -9(g - 3)

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-9g + 27

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Apply the Distributive Property: -10(c - 8)

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-10c + 80

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(a - 10)

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3a - 30

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Apply the Distributive Property: -7(g + 8)

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-7g - 56

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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.

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

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3(2 - 4) = 3(-2) = -6

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

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5x + 15

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If you have -4(m + 5), what is the simplified expression?

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-4m - 20