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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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 3(2c - 5)?

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6c - 15

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 2(c - 8)?

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2c - 16

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Distribute 9(x - 5). What is the result?

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9x - 45

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 2(4 + 9w)?

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8 + 18w

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Distribute (b + 8)5. What is the result?

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5b + 40

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

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14

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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 factor outside.

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What is the equivalent expression for 5(3 + 2)?

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15 + 10 or 25

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to negative numbers?

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For example, -2(3 - 4) = -2*3 + -2*(-4) = -6 + 8 = 2.