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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Distribute: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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Distribute: 4(2y - 5)

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8y - 20

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Distribute: 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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Which expression is equivalent to 2(4 + 9w)?

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8 + 18w

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Distribute: -3(2x + 4)

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-6x - 12

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Distribute: 7(m - 3)

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7m - 21

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform any operations to make the expression as simple as possible.

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Distribute: 6(2 + 3n)

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12 + 18n