Distributive Property Practice

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What is the Distributive Property?

Back

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: 12(3 + 4)

Back

12(3 + 4) = 12*3 + 12*4 = 36 + 48.

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Distribute: 2(c - 8)

Back

2(c - 8) = 2c - 16.

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Calculate: 5(2 + 8)

Back

5(2 + 8) = (5 x 2) + (5 x 8) = 10 + 40 = 50.

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How can 4(3 + 9) be expressed using the distributive property?

Back

4(3 + 9) = 4(3) + 4(9).

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Calculate: 5(a + 6)

Back

5(a + 6) = 5a + 30.

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

Back

To 'distribute' means to multiply each term inside a parenthesis by the term outside the parenthesis.

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If a = 2, what is the value of 3(a + 4)?

Back

3(a + 4) = 3(2 + 4) = 3*6 = 18.

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What is the result of 7(2 + 5)?

Back

7(2 + 5) = 7*2 + 7*5 = 14 + 35 = 49.

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Distribute: 4(x + 3)

Back

4(x + 3) = 4x + 12.