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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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(2x - 11)

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10x - 55

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(6x - 5)

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18x - 15

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(8 - 2x)

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80 - 20x

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(3y + 1)

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30y + 10

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What is an equivalent expression for 9(5c + 4)?

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45c + 36

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

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18

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Use the Distributive Property: 7(3 + 2x)

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21 + 14x

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Use the Distributive Property: 4(5y - 3)

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20y - 12

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What does it mean to simplify an expression using the Distributive Property?

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It means to expand the expression and combine like terms.