Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that for any numbers a, b, and c, the equation a(b + c) = ab + ac is true.

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Rewrite using the Distributive Property: 14(10 + 7)

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(14x10) + (14x7)

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Represent using the Distributive Property: 2 x 43

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(2 x 40) + (2 x 3)

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Fill in the missing addend: 9(5 + __) = 45 + 18

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2

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Rewrite using the Distributive Property: 6(3 + 6)

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(6x3) + (6x6)

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What does it mean to distribute in math?

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To distribute means to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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Example of using the Distributive Property: 5(2 + 3)

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(5x2) + (5x3) = 10 + 15 = 25

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If a = 4, b = 5, and c = 6, what is a(b + c) using the Distributive Property?

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4(5 + 6) = (4x5) + (4x6) = 20 + 24 = 44

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What is the first step in applying the Distributive Property?

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Identify the number outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.

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How do you check your work after using the Distributive Property?

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You can check by adding the results of the distributed terms to see if it equals the original expression.