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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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(4x - 7)

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8x - 14

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(x - 20)

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10x - 200

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Apply the Distributive Property: -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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Which expression is equivalent to 10x - 8?

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2(5x - 4) is equivalent to 10x - 8.

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Apply the Distributive Property: -4(k - 7)

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-4k + 28

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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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If a = 3, what is the result of 2(a + 5)?

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2(3 + 5) = 2(8) = 16.

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What is the result of 5(2x + 3)?

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10x + 15.

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How do you simplify 4(3y - 2) + 2y?

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12y - 8 + 2y = 14y - 8.