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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Use the Distributive Property: 5(3g - 7y)

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15g - 35y

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Use the Distributive Property: 4(a - 2)

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4a - 8

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Use the Distributive Property: 8(h + 7r)

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8h + 56r

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Calculate using the Distributive Property: 12(3 + 4)

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36 + 48

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Calculate using the Distributive Property: 8(3 + 4b)

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24 + 32b

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What does it mean to distribute in math?

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

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

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

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What is an example of the Distributive Property with subtraction?

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For example, 6(5 - 2) = 6*5 - 6*2 = 30 - 12 = 18.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 10(x + 3)?

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10(x + 3) = 10x + 30.