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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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Apply the Distributive Property: 8(x + 5)

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8x + 40

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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To 'distribute' means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside the parentheses.

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If a = 4, what is the value of 5(a + 6)?

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5(4 + 6) = 5(10) = 50

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If b = 3, what is the value of 3(2b - 5)?

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3(2(3) - 5) = 3(6 - 5) = 3(1) = 3

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What is the result of 4(3 + 2)?

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4(3 + 2) = 4(5) = 20

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What is the result of 7(2x + 1)?

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7(2x + 1) = 14x + 7