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: 2(4 + 9w)

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8 + 18w

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Distribute: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Simplify: 3(4y + 5)

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12y + 15

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Simplify: 5(2 - 7n)

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10 - 35n

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Distribute: 7(m + 4)

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7m + 28

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the factor outside the parentheses.

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If a = 3, b = 4, what is 2(a + b)?

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14

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What is an equivalent expression for 4(x + 2)?

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4x + 8

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Distribute: 6(3y - 2)

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18y - 12