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(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 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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Use the Distributive Property: 4(a + 2b)

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4a + 8b

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What is the result of 2(c - 8)?

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2c - 16

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Use the Distributive Property: -3(2x + 5)

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-6x - 15

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What is the Distributive Property used for?

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It is used to simplify expressions and solve equations involving multiplication over addition or subtraction.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 7(m - 3) + 2(m - 1)

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9m - 23

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What is an example of the Distributive Property in real life?

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If you buy 3 bags of apples at $2 each and 3 bags of oranges at $3 each, you can calculate the total cost as 3(2 + 3) = 15.