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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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 6(x + 3y)

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6x + 18y

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 8(4b - 5)

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32b - 40

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 5(5x + 5)

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25x + 25

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: -8(6x + 3)

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-48x - 24

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form by performing operations and combining like terms.

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If a = 2, simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 3(a + 4)

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18

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What is an example of the Distributive Property in real life?

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If you buy 3 packs of pencils that cost $2 each and 3 erasers that cost $1 each, you can calculate the total cost as 3(2 + 1) = 3*3 = $9.

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What is a common mistake when using the Distributive Property?

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A common mistake is to forget to distribute the term to both parts of the parentheses, leading to incorrect results.