Distributing

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a multiplier across terms inside parentheses.

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Distribute: 4(9 + 11g)

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36 + 44g

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Distribute: 7(9n - 2)

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63n - 14

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Distribute: -20(3y - 5)

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-60y + 100

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Distribute: 3(2x + 5)

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6x + 15

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What does it mean to distribute a negative sign?

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Distributing a negative sign means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by -1, changing their signs.

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Distribute: - (6 + 7d)

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-6 - 7d

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What is an example of distributing a variable?

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For example, 2(x + 3) = 2x + 6.

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How do you simplify expressions after distributing?

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Combine like terms after distributing to simplify the expression.

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What is the result of distributing 5(2x + 4)?

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10x + 20