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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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(a - 10)

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3a - 30

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(x - 5)

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4x - 20

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Apply the Distributive Property: 12(w + 1)

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12w + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: -10(c - 8)

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-10c + 80

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Apply the Distributive Property: -4(n - 4)

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-4n + 16

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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 = 2, what is the result of 5(a + 3)?

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5(2 + 3) = 5 * 5 = 25

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What is the result of 7(x - 2) when x = 4?

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7(4 - 2) = 7 * 2 = 14

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How do you simplify 2(3 + 4)?

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2(3 + 4) = 2 * 3 + 2 * 4 = 6 + 8 = 14