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(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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

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8x - 14

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What is an example of the Distributive Property?

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3(w + 4) = 3w + 12 is an example of the Distributive Property.

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Write an expression for total commission if you make $70 on day 1 and $80 on day 2, doubled.

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2(70 + 80)

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(x + 5)

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3x + 15

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What does the Distributive Property help you do?

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It helps simplify expressions and solve equations by distributing a multiplier across terms in parentheses.

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If a = 2 and b = 3, what is 2(a + b) using the Distributive Property?

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2(2 + 3) = 2*2 + 2*3 = 4 + 6 = 10

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What is the result of 5(3 + 4)?

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5(3 + 4) = 5*3 + 5*4 = 15 + 20 = 35

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How do you express 4(x - 2) using the Distributive Property?

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4(x - 2) = 4x - 8