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

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(x + 3)

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3x + 9

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(2x - 8)

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10x - 40

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Apply the Distributive Property: -11(x + 7)

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-11x - 77

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(-2x - 6)

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-4x - 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: (6x + 3)(-1)

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-6x - 3

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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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What is an example of the Distributive Property with numbers?

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For example, 4(2 + 5) = 4*2 + 4*5 = 8 + 20 = 28.

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How do you simplify expressions using the Distributive Property?

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You multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses and then combine like terms if necessary.

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What is the result of 7(x + 4)?

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7x + 28