Distributive Property Pd. 6-7 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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What is an example of the Distributive Property?

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3(b + 4) = 3b + 12 is an example of the Distributive Property.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 8(3 + 7)?

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8(3 + 7) = 8(3) + 8(7) = 24 + 56.

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 4(2x + 3)?

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4(2x + 3) = 8x + 12.

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What is the equivalent expression for 9(x - 3) using the Distributive Property?

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9(x - 3) = 9x - 27.

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If you have (5 + 3x)2, what is the equivalent expression?

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(5 + 3x)2 = 6x + 10.

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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

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Can the Distributive Property be used with subtraction?

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Yes, the Distributive Property can be used with subtraction, e.g., a(b - c) = ab - ac.

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What is the result of 2(3 + 5)?

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2(3 + 5) = 2(3) + 2(5) = 6 + 10 = 16.