Expanding and Factoring Expressions

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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 each term inside a parenthesis.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Expand the expression: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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Factor the expression: 12x + 36

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12(x + 3)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Expand the expression: 5(2x + 3)

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10x + 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is a negative factor?

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A negative factor is a number that, when multiplied by another number, results in a negative product.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

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Factor completely: -4x - 16

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-4(x + 4)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Expand the expression: -2(3y - 5)

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-6y + 10

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the result of expanding 7(2a + 1)?

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14a + 7

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Factor the expression: 15m + 30

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15(m + 2)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1