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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Simplify: 4(x - 6)

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4x - 24

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Simplify: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Which expression is equivalent to 2(c - 8)?

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2c - 16

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Which expression is equivalent to 3(2c - 5)?

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6c - 15

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Simplify: 5(2 - 7n)

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10 - 35n

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If a = 3, what is the value of 4(a - 2)?

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4(3 - 2) = 4(1) = 4

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, combining like terms and performing operations.

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is one that has the same value as another expression, even if it looks different.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 6(2 + 3)?

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6(2 + 3) = 6*2 + 6*3 = 12 + 18 = 30.