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(x + 3)

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4x + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 7(y - 2)

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7y - 14

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(2a + 5)

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12a + 30

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

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and eliminate parentheses by applying the Distributive Property.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 9(m + 4)

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9m + 36

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(2x - 3)

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10x - 15

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What is an example of a real-world application of the Distributive Property?

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Calculating the total cost of multiple items where each item has a different price.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(3 + n)

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30 + 10n

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 2(a + 7)?

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2a + 14