Distributive Property Flashcard

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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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Expand the expression using the distributive property: 4(2x + 3)

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8x + 12

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Expand the expression using the distributive property: 3(a + 4b)

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3a + 12b

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What is the result of applying the distributive property to 7(x - 5)?

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7x - 35

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Solve the equation using the distributive property: 2(3y + 4) = 20

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y = 2

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Simplify the expression using the distributive property: 5(2x - 3) + 3x

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10x - 15 + 3x = 13x - 15

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What is the equivalent expression for 6(c + 2)?

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6c + 12

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Expand the expression: 8(2m - 1)

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16m - 8

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What is the result of 9(k - 2) - k?

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8k - 18