Distributive Property and Factoring Expressions

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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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Factor the expression: 24 + 16q

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8(3 + 2q)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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Factor the expression: 35c - 15d

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5(7c - 3d)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 2(c - 8)?

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2c - 16

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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True or False: Factoring is the opposite of distributing.

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True

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Factor the expression: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is a common factor?

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A common factor is a number or expression that divides two or more numbers or expressions evenly.

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Factor the expression: 12x + 8y

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4(3x + 2y)

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in factoring an expression?

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Identify the greatest common factor (GCF) of the terms in the expression.