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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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Apply the Distributive Property: -4(8r + 3)

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-32r - 12

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Which expression is not equivalent to 4x - 8?

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4(x - 8) is not equivalent.

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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: -9(x - 3)

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-9x + 27

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What does it mean to simplify an expression using the Distributive Property?

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It means to expand the expression by multiplying the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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If a = 2, what is the value of 3(a + 4)?

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3(2 + 4) = 3 * 6 = 18.

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What is the result of 7(2x + 5)?

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14x + 35.

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How do you check if two expressions are equivalent?

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You can simplify both expressions and see if they result in the same expression.