Distributive Property 12-16-24

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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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Which of the following is equivalent to 5(2 + x)?

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10 + 5x

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What does 'distribute' mean in mathematics?

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To give out or spread over; in the context of the Distributive Property, it means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

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Fill in the missing numbers: 9(1 + 5) = ? (1) + ? (5)

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9, 9

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Which of these correctly displays the Distributive Property for 8(3 + 7)?

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8(3) + 8(7)

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If you have 4(2 + 3), what is the result using the Distributive Property?

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4(2) + 4(3) = 8 + 12 = 20

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What is an example of the Distributive Property?

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3(2 + 1) = 3(2) + 3(1)

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 6(4 + 5)?

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6(4) + 6(5) = 24 + 30 = 54

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the number outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.

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True or False: The Distributive Property can only be used with addition.

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False. It can be used with both addition and subtraction.