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.

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 4(3 + 5)

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4(3 + 5) = 4*3 + 4*5 = 12 + 20 = 32.

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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 term outside the parentheses.

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Simplify using the Distributive Property: 2(x + 4)

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2(x + 4) = 2*x + 2*4 = 2x + 8.

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Which expression is equivalent to 7(2y + 3)?

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14y + 21.

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Distribute: 5(2a - 3)

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10a - 15.

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What is the result of 6(3x + 2) using the Distributive Property?

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18x + 12.

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If you have 8(4 + x), what is the simplified expression?

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32 + 8x.

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Fill in the blank: 9(m + 2) = __ + 18.

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9m.

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Which of the following is equivalent to 3(4x + 5)?

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12x + 15.