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: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(a + 5)

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4a + 20

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What do you do with the number outside the parentheses in the Distributive Property?

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You multiply it by each term inside the parentheses.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 7(m - 2)

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7m - 14

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What is the result of 2(c - 8) using the Distributive Property?

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2c - 16

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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What does the expression 6(x + y + 7) simplify to?

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6x + 6y + 42

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If you have 8(2 + x), what is the simplified expression?

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16 + 8x

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the term outside the parentheses and the terms inside.