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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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 5(2x + 3)

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10x + 15

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 3(a + 4)

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3a + 12

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform operations to make the expression as simple as possible.

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: -2(3x - 4)

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-6x + 8

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Which of the following is equivalent to 7(m + 2)?

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7m + 14

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 4(2y + 5)

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8y + 20

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: -3(4 - x)

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-12 + 3x

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Which of the following is equivalent to 6(2x + 1)?

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12x + 6