Distributive Property Practice

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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 by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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Calculate using the Distributive Property: 5(2 + 8)

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(5 x 2) + (5 x 8) = 10 + 40 = 50.

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Calculate using the Distributive Property: 12(3 + 4)

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12 x 3 + 12 x 4 = 36 + 48 = 84.

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What is the result of 5(a + 6) using the Distributive Property?

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5a + 30.

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Which expression is equivalent to 2(4 + 9w)?

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8 + 18w.

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Calculate using the Distributive Property: (b + 8)5

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5b + 40.

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If a = 3, what is the value of 5(a + 6)?

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5(3 + 6) = 5 x 9 = 45.

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply each term inside parentheses by the term outside.

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 3(4 + 5)

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3 x 4 + 3 x 5 = 12 + 15 = 27.

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the number outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.