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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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 6(-8y + 2)

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-48y + 12

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: (6g + 4) • 6

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36g + 24

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: -(5b + 3c)

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-5b - 3c

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 7(-9y - 9)

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-63y - 63

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: -(3x - 11)

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-3x + 11

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply each term inside a parenthesis by the term outside.

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If a = 4, b = 3, and c = 2, what is the value of 2(a + b + c)?

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2(4 + 3 + 2) = 2(9) = 18.

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What is an example of the Distributive Property with subtraction?

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a(b - c) = ab - ac.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to negative numbers?

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When distributing a negative number, change the signs of the terms inside the parentheses.