distribute

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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Distributing in mathematics refers to the process of multiplying a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses. It is often used to simplify expressions.

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Distribute: 9(2g + 3)

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18g + 27

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Distribute: 2(4 + 9w)

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8 + 18w

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Distribute: -4(k - 7)

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-4k + 28

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Distribute: -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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Distribute: 7(x - 5)

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7x - 35

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What is the distributive property formula?

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The distributive property formula is a(b + c) = ab + ac, where a is multiplied by each term inside the parentheses.

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If a = 3, b = 4, and c = 5, what is the result of 3(4 + 5)?

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27 (3 * 4 + 3 * 5 = 12 + 15 = 27)

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What is the result of distributing a negative sign?

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Distributing a negative sign changes the signs of the terms inside the parentheses. For example, -1(a + b) = -a - b.

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Distribute: 5(2x - 3)

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10x - 15