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: (-n + 3)(-8)

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8n - 24

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Apply the Distributive Property: 0.5(u - 6)

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0.5u - 3

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Apply the Distributive Property: -10(-3x - 5y)

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30x + 50y

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(x + y + 7)

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6x + 6y + 42

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3x(9 + 2y - 3z)

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27x + 6xy - 9xz

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with negative numbers?

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Example: -2(3 - x) = -6 + 2x.

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How do you simplify expressions using the Distributive Property?

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Multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

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What happens when you distribute a negative number?

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Distributing a negative number changes the signs of the terms inside the parentheses.

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What is the result of 4(x + 5)?

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4x + 20