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 each term inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify the expression: 5(2x + 3)

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10x + 15

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What do you do when you see parentheses in an expression?

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You multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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Distribute 3 to each term in: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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What is the result of distributing 2 to each term in: 2(a + 5b)?

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2a + 10b

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Simplify: 4(3y - 2)

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12y - 8

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Which of the following is equivalent to 6(m + 2)?

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6m + 12

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Distribute 7 to the expression: 7(2x + 1)

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14x + 7

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What is the result of distributing -1 to each term in: -1(4 - 3x)?

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-4 + 3x or 3x - 4

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Simplify: 2(3a + 4b - 5)

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6a + 8b - 10