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: -4(k - 7)

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-4k + 28

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Apply the Distributive Property: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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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: -4(-4d + 5)

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16d - 20

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Which expression is equivalent to 10x - 8?

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2(5x - 4)

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside parentheses.

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If a = 3, b = 4, what is 2(a + b)?

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2(3 + 4) = 14

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

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5x + 10

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How do you simplify 3(2x - 4) + 4?

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6x - 12 + 4 = 6x - 8