Distributive property equations equations

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What is the distributive property?

Back

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: 4(x + 3)

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4x + 12

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What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10?

Back

Distribute -4 to a and -5.

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Solve for x: 3(3x - 6) = 18

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x = 4

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Apply the distributive property: 5(2 + 8)

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(5 x 2) + (5 x 8)

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside parentheses.

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Solve for k: 2(6k - 1) = -38

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k = -3

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What is the result of 8(x + 5) using the distributive property?

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8x + 40

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If you have the equation 2(x + 4) = 20, what is the first step?

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Distribute 2 to x and 4.

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What is the solution to the equation 5(x - 2) = 15?

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x = 5