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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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(3y + 1)

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30y + 10

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(k + 7)

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4k + 28

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(8x - 2)

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48x - 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 9(2g + 3)

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18g + 27

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(2x + 6)

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10x + 30

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

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To simplify means to combine like terms and make the expression easier to understand.

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If a = 3, what is the value of 2(a + 4) using the Distributive Property?

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

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What is an example of a real-life application of the Distributive Property?

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Calculating total cost: If one item costs $5 and you buy 3 of them, you can calculate it as 3($5) = $15.

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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.