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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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 4(k + 7)

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4k + 28

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 5(2x - 11)

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10x - 55

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: (b + 8)5

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5b + 40

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 9(2g + 3)

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18g + 27

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What is an example of the Distributive Property with subtraction?

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a(b - c) = ab - ac.

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If you have 3(x + 4), what is the simplified expression?

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3x + 12

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What happens when you apply the Distributive Property to negative numbers?

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For example, -2(a - 5) = -2a + 10.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to variables?

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For example, 7(m + n) = 7m + 7n.