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 by distributing the multiplication to each term inside the parentheses.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 8(7p + 9)

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56p + 72

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(9a + 8b + 7c)

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90a + 80b + 70c

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(6k - 2)

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36k - 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(2b + 3)

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8b + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(8 + 2y)

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48 + 12y

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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

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If a = 3, what is the value of 5(2a + 4)?

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30

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

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5(3x - 4) = 15x - 20.

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How can the Distributive Property help in simplifying expressions?

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It allows you to break down complex expressions into simpler parts, making calculations easier.