Distributive Property (Algebraic Expressions)

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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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Solve using the distributive property: 3(x - 6)

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3x - 18

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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 5(2x + 6)?

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10x + 30

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Find an equivalent expression for: 36x + 24

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2(18x + 12)

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How many terms are in the expression: 5x + 9 - 4b?

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3

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and reduce it to its simplest form.

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

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20

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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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What is the result of 7(2 + 3)?

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35