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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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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Calculate: 4(3 + 5)

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32

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Calculate: 5(2x + 3)

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10x + 15

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

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7x + 14

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If you have 2(3y + 4), what do you get?

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6y + 8

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What is the equivalent expression for 8(2 + 3x)?

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16 + 24x

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Factor the expression: 12x + 16

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4(3x + 4)

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What is the result of distributing 6(2y - 1)?

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12y - 6

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Fill in the blank: 3(x + 4) = 3x + __

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12