Distributive Property Review with PEMDAS and Exponents

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum or difference.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does PEMDAS stand for?

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PEMDAS stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (from left to right), Addition and Subtraction (from left to right). It is the order of operations used to solve expressions.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is a variable in algebra?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents an unknown value in an equation or expression.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How do you simplify an expression using PEMDAS?

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To simplify an expression using PEMDAS, follow the order of operations: first solve expressions in parentheses, then calculate exponents, followed by multiplication and division from left to right, and finally addition and subtraction from left to right.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the result of 3^2?

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The result of 3^2 is 9.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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How do you write 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 in exponential form?

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In exponential form, 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 is written as 3^6.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the result of (3^2 + 5) ÷ 2?

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The result of (3^2 + 5) ÷ 2 is 7.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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What is the first step in applying the Distributive Property to 2x(3x + 4y - 5)?

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The first step is to multiply 2x by each term inside the parentheses: 2x * 3x, 2x * 4y, and 2x * -5.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the simplified form of 2x(3x + 4y - 5)?

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The simplified form is 6x^2 + 8xy - 10x.

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CCSS.HSA.APR.A.1

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What is an exponent?

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An exponent is a number that indicates how many times to multiply the base by itself.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1