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: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify the expression: 5x + 3x

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8x

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression -2(3x - 8)?

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Apply the distributive property.

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Simplify the expression: -2(3x - 8)

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-6x + 16

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify the expression: y + x + y + y + x

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2x + 3y

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What is the result of combining -2x + 6x + 11?

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4x + 11

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What is the purpose of the distributive property in algebra?

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The distributive property helps to simplify expressions and solve equations by allowing multiplication over addition or subtraction.