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(4 + 5)

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3(4 + 5) = 3*4 + 3*5 = 12 + 15 = 27.

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What is the result of 2(x + 3)?

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2(x + 3) = 2x + 6.

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Simplify: 7(2y - 4)

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7(2y - 4) = 14y - 28.

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in math?

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To 'distribute' means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

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Calculate: 5(3 + 2x)

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5(3 + 2x) = 15 + 10x.

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What is the equivalent expression for 4(k + 7)?

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4(k + 7) = 4k + 28.

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

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3(2 + 4) = 3*6 = 18.

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Expand: 6(8x - 2)

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6(8x - 2) = 48x - 12.

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What is the result of 5(2x - 11)?

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5(2x - 11) = 10x - 55.