Distributive Property and Equivalent 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 number by a sum or difference.

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Find an equivalent expression for 36x + 24.

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2(18x + 12)

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Which expression is equivalent to 5(2x + 6)?

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10x + 30

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for all values of the variables.

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Simplify the expression 11(9 + d).

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99 + 11d

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How many terms are in the expression 5x + 9 - 4b?

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3

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What is an algebraic expression?

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An algebraic expression is a mathematical phrase that can include numbers, variables, and operation symbols.

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What is a term in an algebraic expression?

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A term is a single mathematical expression that can be a number, a variable, or a combination of both, separated by + or - signs.

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What is the coefficient in the expression 7x + 3?

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The coefficient is 7, which is the number multiplied by the variable x.

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What is the constant in the expression 4x + 5?

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The constant is 5, which is the term without a variable.