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 by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(2r + 10)

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12r + 60

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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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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(4j + 2)

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20j + 10

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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To 'distribute' means to multiply each term inside parentheses by the term outside the parentheses.

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

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2(3 + 4) = 2*3 + 2*4 = 6 + 8 = 14

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with negative numbers?

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For example, -3(2x - 5) = -3*2x + -3*(-5) = -6x + 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.