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What is the Distributive Property in algebra?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum or difference.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you simplify the expression d + d + d + 3 + 2?

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Combine like terms: 3d + 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is an equivalent expression for 36x + 24 using the Distributive Property?

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2(18x + 12).

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to the expression 2(3v - 8)?

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Distribute 2: 2 * 3v - 2 * 8 = 6v - 16.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What are terms in an algebraic expression?

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Terms are the parts of an expression separated by + or - signs.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How many terms are in the expression 5x + 9 - 4b?

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There are 3 terms: 5x, 9, and -4b.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What does it mean for two expressions to be equivalent?

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Two expressions are equivalent if they have the same value for all values of their variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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What is the first step in simplifying an expression using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the factor that will be distributed across the terms inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Can the Distributive Property be used with subtraction?

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Yes, the Distributive Property can be applied to both addition and subtraction.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 4(x + 5)?

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4x + 20.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3