Distributive Property Practice

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What is the Distributive Property?

Back

The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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Simplify the expression 5(2 + 3).

Back

5(2 + 3) = 5*2 + 5*3 = 10 + 15 = 25.

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Which pair of products is equivalent to the expression 12(3 + 4)?

Back

36 + 48.

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How do you distribute 689 x 3?

Back

(600 x 3) + (80 x 3) + (9 x 3).

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Simplify the expression -7(n + -6).

Back

-7n + 42.

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Simplify the expression -5(v + 8).

Back

-5v - 40.

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, combining like terms and performing operations.

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

Back

4(2 + 3) = 4*5 = 20.

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What is an equivalent expression for 3(x + 4)?

Back

3x + 12.

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the number outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.