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 single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify the expression: 4(x + 2) + 6x

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10x + 8

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Distribute: -7(3 - 5m)

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-21 + 35m

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Expand: 3(x - 5)

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3x - 15

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Distribute: -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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Distribute: (b + 8)5

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5b + 40

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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

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If a = 2, simplify: 3(a + 4)

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18

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What is the result of distributing 5 over (x + 3)?

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5x + 15

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Simplify: 2(3x + 4) - 5x

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x + 8