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

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6x + 6y + 42

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Apply the Distributive Property: 8(x + 5)

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8x + 40

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What is the result of 2(3v - 8) using the Distributive Property?

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6v - 16

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3v + 4(v - 1)

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7v - 4

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(2x + 3)

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8x + 12

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What does it mean to simplify an expression using the Distributive Property?

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It means to combine like terms after applying the Distributive Property to make the expression easier to work with.

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If a = 5, what is the value of 3(a + 2)?

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3(5 + 2) = 3 * 7 = 21

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What is the equivalent expression for 5(x + 4)?

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5x + 20

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to negative numbers?

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For example, -2(x - 3) = -2x + 6.