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 by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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Calculate: 5(2 + 3)

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25

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Calculate: 4(6 + 1)

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28

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If you have 7(2 + 5), what is the result?

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49

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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 term outside the parentheses.

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Calculate: 10(1 + 9)

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100

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If Mr. Smith buys 4 packs of gum at $2 each and 4 packs of mints at $3 each, which expression represents the total cost?

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4(2 + 3) = 20

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Calculate: 3(4 + 6)

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30

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What is the result of 6(2 + 3 + 4)?

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54

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If you have 5(3 + 2), what is the answer?

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25