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: 2(5n + 1)

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10n + 2

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Apply the Distributive Property: 8(3b + 1)

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24b + 8

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(2a + 1)

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20a + 10

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(7k + 11)

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42k + 66

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(8n + 2)

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32n + 8

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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 factor outside.

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

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2(3 + 4) = 2 * 7 = 14

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with subtraction?

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5(2x - 3) = 10x - 15

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How can the Distributive Property help in simplifying expressions?

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It allows you to break down complex expressions into simpler parts, making calculations easier.