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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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 6(6x + 5) + 2(7 + 3x)

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42x + 44

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 3(8x + 13)

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24x + 39

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 10(3x + 4)

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30x + 40

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 3(2x + 9)

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6x + 27

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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.

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If a = 4, b = 2, and c = 3, what is 2(a + b + c) using the Distributive Property?

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2(4 + 2 + 3) = 2*4 + 2*2 + 2*3 = 8 + 4 + 6 = 18.

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with subtraction?

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5(10 - 3) = 5*10 - 5*3 = 50 - 15 = 35.

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How can the Distributive Property help simplify expressions?

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It allows you to break down complex expressions into simpler parts, making calculations easier.

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Use the Distributive Property to solve: 4(3x + 5) + 2(2x + 1)

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12x + 20 + 4x + 2 = 16x + 22.