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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Simplify: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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Simplify: 5(2y - 3)

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10y - 15

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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.

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Simplify: 7(a + 2b)

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7a + 14b

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If a = 2, simplify: 4(a + 5)

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28

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 6(2 + 3)?

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30

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Simplify: 8(m - 1) + 4

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8m - 4

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What is the equivalent expression for 9(3x + 2)?

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27x + 18

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If b = 3, simplify: 2(b + 4) - 5

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9