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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Fill in the blank: 4(3x + __) = 12x + 16

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4

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Distribute: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Distribute the following: 10(z - 6)

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10z - 60

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Simplify: 7(y - 3)

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7y - 21

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Fill in the blanks: __(5x + 1) = 10x + 2

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2

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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.

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

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25

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What is the result of 6(2x + 4) using the Distributive Property?

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12x + 24

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 8(3y - 2)?

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24y - 16