distributive property and factoring

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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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Expand using the Distributive Property: 5(2 + 3x)

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10 + 15x

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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Factor the expression: 12x + 16

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4(3x + 4)

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Expand using the Distributive Property: 3(4 + 2y)

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12 + 6y

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 7(3 + 5)?

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21 + 35 = 56

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Fill in the blank: 2(3x + __) = 6x + 10

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5

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Expand using the Distributive Property: 8(2x - 1)

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16x - 8

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What is the result of 4(3 + 2y)?

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12 + 8y

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Factor the expression: 15x + 10

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5(3x + 2)