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: 2d(3d + 2)

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6d² + 4d

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4d(2 + 3d)

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11d

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(c + b)

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3c + 3b

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Apply the Distributive Property: (3d - 3)d

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3d² - 3d

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Apply the Distributive Property: (3 + 6)m

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9m

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What does it mean to factor an expression using the Distributive Property?

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Factoring an expression means rewriting it as a product of its factors, often by taking out a common factor using the Distributive Property.

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

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10

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What is the result of 5(x + 4) when simplified?

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5x + 20

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What is the result of 7(2y - 3) when simplified?

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14y - 21