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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Distribute: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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Distribute: 4(2y - 5)

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8y - 20

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Distribute: 5(a + 2b)

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5a + 10b

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform any operations to make the expression as concise as possible.

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Simplify: 6(3 - 2x)

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18 - 12x

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Which expression is equivalent to: 7(m + 3)?

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7m + 21

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Distribute: 2(3x + 5y - 4)

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6x + 10y - 8

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify: 4(2x + 3) - 2(3x - 1)

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8x + 12 - 6x + 2 = 2x + 14