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 or difference.

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Simplify the expression: 3(x + 4).

Back

3x + 12

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What is the first step in simplifying the expression 2(3 + 5)?

Back

(2 x 3) + (2 x 5)

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Simplify the expression: -2(4 - x).

Back

-8 + 2x

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Which expression is equivalent to: 5(2 + 3x)?

Back

10 + 15x

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Simplify the expression: 6(2y + 1).

Back

12y + 6

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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 applying the distributive property where applicable.

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Simplify the expression: 7(3 + 2y).

Back

21 + 14y

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 4(x - 2)?

Back

4x - 8

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Simplify the expression: -5(2x + 3).

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-10x - 15