Distributive Property Practice

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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 single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Apply the Distributive Property: -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(3v - 8)

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6v - 16

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Apply the Distributive Property: -4(k - 7)

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-4k + 28

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(4 + 9w)

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8 + 18w

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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 term outside the parentheses.

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If a = 2 and b = 3, what is the result of 2(a + b)?

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10

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What is the result of 5(x + 2) when simplified?

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5x + 10

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What is the result of -2(3y - 4)?

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-6y + 8