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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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(4j + 2)

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20j + 10

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(2x + 6)

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10x + 30

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Apply the Distributive Property: 9(2g + 3)

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18g + 27

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(8x - 2)

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48x - 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: (b + 8)5

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5b + 40

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

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2(3 + 4) = 2*3 + 2*4 = 6 + 8 = 14

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

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For example, 4(5 - 2) = 4*5 - 4*2 = 20 - 8 = 12.

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How can the Distributive Property help in simplifying expressions?

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