Math Properties

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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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Simplify this expression: 4(2x + 3)

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8x + 12

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What is the Commutative Property of Addition?

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The Commutative Property of Addition states that changing the order of the addends does not change the sum. For example, a + b = b + a.

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Which expression shows the Associative Property of Addition?

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(2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4)

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Simplify this expression: 5(3 + 2)

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25

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What is the Commutative Property of Multiplication?

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The Commutative Property of Multiplication states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. For example, a × b = b × a.

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Which property is used in the following expression? 7 + (3 + 2) = (7 + 3) + 2

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Associative Property of Addition

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What is the Identity Property of Addition?

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The Identity Property of Addition states that adding zero to a number does not change the number. For example, a + 0 = a.

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Which expression shows the Distributive Property?

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3(4 + 5) = 3×4 + 3×5

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Simplify this expression: 2(5x + 3)

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10x + 6