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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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(2 + 4)

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3(2 + 4) = 3*2 + 3*4 = 6 + 12 = 18.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Solve for x: -52 = -2x + 5(-x + 5)

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x = 11.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Simplify using the Distributive Property: 3(2c - 5)

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3(2c - 5) = 6c - 15.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify: 6(x + 1) - 5(x + 2)

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6(x + 1) - 5(x + 2) = x - 4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve for x: -6x - 6(-3x + 3) = 114

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x = 11.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Distributive Property Example: 7a(3b - 2c + 4)

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7a(3b - 2c + 4) = 21ab - 14ac + 28a.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to 'combine like terms'?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a 'variable' in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents one or more numbers.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is an 'expression' in mathematics?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like + and -) that represents a value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B