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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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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

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

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14 (2(4 + 3) = 2 * 7 = 14)

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Use the Distributive Property: 5(x + 2)

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5x + 10

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Use the Distributive Property: 7(3y - 4)

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21y - 28

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What is the result of 4(2 + 3x)?

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8 + 12x

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If you have 6(2a + 1), what is the expanded form?

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12a + 6

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What is the Distributive Property used for?

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It is used to simplify expressions and solve equations by distributing a multiplier across terms in parentheses.