Distributive Property Practice

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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: (b + 8)5

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5b + 40

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Apply the Distributive Property: -(8 - m)

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m - 8

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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(x + 5)

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-2x - 10

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(-p - 6)

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-4p - 24

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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

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

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

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

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10x + 15

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What is the result of -3(4 - y)?

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-12 + 3y or 3y - 12