3.6 Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property?

Back

The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum or difference.

Front

Simplify the expression: 6 + 2(7x - 3)

Back

14x

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What is the result of 5(b + 8)?

Back

5b + 40

Front

Factor 12x - 40 using the GCF.

Back

4(3x - 10)

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Simplify the expression: 7 + 3(1 - 2x)

Back

10 - 6x

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What does GCF stand for?

Back

GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest factor that divides two or more numbers.

Front

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

Back

14

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What is the area of a rectangle with length 5 and width 3?

Back

15 square units.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

Front

Simplify: 4(2 + 3)

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20