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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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Which of the following is equivalent to 4(2x + 3)?

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8x + 12

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 9(5c + 4)

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45c + 36

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 2(3v - 8)

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6v - 16

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

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21

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, combining like terms and eliminating parentheses.

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with negative numbers?

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Simplify: -2(3x - 4) = -6x + 8.

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How can the Distributive Property help in solving equations?

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It allows you to eliminate parentheses, making it easier to combine like terms and isolate variables.