Pre-Algebra Warmup - 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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What is the equivalent expression for -9(x - 3)?

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-9x + 27

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What is the equivalent expression for 2(3v - 8)?

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6v - 16

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What is the equivalent expression for 4(2x + 3)?

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8x + 12

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What is the equivalent expression for -5(-2x - 6)?

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10x + 30

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What is the equivalent expression for (5 - 3x)2?

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10 - 6x

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to simplify expressions?

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To apply the Distributive Property, multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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If a = 3, what is the value of 2(a + 4)?

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14

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

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6x + 15

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What is the equivalent expression for 7(2y - 1)?

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14y - 7