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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Distribute: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Which expression is equivalent to: 4(x - 6)?

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4x - 24

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Distribute: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Simplify: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Distribute: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform any operations to make the expression as concise as possible.

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If a = 2, what is the value of 5(a + 6)?

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40

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Distribute: 7(3x + 4)

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21x + 28

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What is the result of distributing -2(5 - x)?

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-10 + 2x or 2x - 10