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 number by a sum or difference.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(8 - 2x)

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80 - 20x

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Apply the Distributive Property: 9(5c + 4)

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45c + 36

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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: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(4j + 2)

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20j + 10

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What does it mean to simplify an expression using the Distributive Property?

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It means to expand the expression by multiplying the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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If a = 2, what is the value of 5(a + 6) using the Distributive Property?

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5(2 + 6) = 5(8) = 40.

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with subtraction?

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For example, 4(3 - x) = 12 - 4x.