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: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Distribute: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Distribute: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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Which of the following expressions is equivalent to 2(c - 8)?

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2c - 16

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Simplify: 2(4x - 7)

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8x - 14

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If a = 3, what is the value of 5(a + 6)?

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45

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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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Simplify: 3(2x + 4)

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6x + 12

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Distribute: 4(m - 2)

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4m - 8