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, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum or difference.

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Simplify the expression: 3(2x + 4)

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6x + 12

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in algebra?

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

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Simplify: 4(3y - 5)

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12y - 20

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Which expression is equivalent to: (x + 2)3?

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3x + 6

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Distribute: 7(a - 2b)

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7a - 14b

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What is the result of distributing 5 over (x + 1)?

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5x + 5

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If you have the expression 6(2x - 3), what is the simplified form?

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12x - 18

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the term outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.

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Distribute: 10(2c + 3d)

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20c + 30d