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: 4(n - 4)

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4n - 16

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Apply the Distributive Property: 12(w + 1)

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12w + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(a - 10)

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3a - 30

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Apply the Distributive Property: 7(k - 2)

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7k - 14

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(c - 8)

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10c - 80

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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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If a = 5, what is the value of 2(a + 3)?

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2(5 + 3) = 2 * 8 = 16

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

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5x - 10 + 3 = 5x - 7

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How do you simplify 6(m + 4) - 2?

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6m + 24 - 2 = 6m + 22