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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Simplify: 3(2 + 4)

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18

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Distribute: 4(x + 5)

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4x + 20

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Distribute: 7(3 - y)

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21 - 7y

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in math?

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

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Simplify: 5(2x - 3)

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10x - 15

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Distribute: 6(a + 2b)

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6a + 12b

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is a different way of writing the same mathematical value.

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Distribute: 8(3x + 4)

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24x + 32

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Simplify: 2(5x + 6)

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10x + 12