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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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Distribute: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Distribute: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: (b + 8)5

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5b + 40

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 2(4 + 9w)

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8 + 18w

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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 the parentheses.

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

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14

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What is an equivalent expression for 5(x + 2)?

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5x + 10

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Distribute: 4(3y + 2)

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12y + 8