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: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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

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10y - 15

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What is the result of 4(a + 2)?

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4a + 8

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If you have 6(m - 5), what is the expanded form?

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6m - 30

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What does it mean to factor an expression using the Distributive Property?

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Factoring means rewriting an expression as a product of its factors, such as turning 12 + 16 into 4(3 + 4).

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Use the Distributive Property: 7(2 + x)

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14 + 7x

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What is the result of 2(c - 8)?

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2c - 16

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If you have 9(3 - y), what is the expanded form?

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27 - 9y

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What is the Distributive Property used for?

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It is used to simplify expressions and solve equations by distributing a multiplier across terms inside parentheses.