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 single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(2 + 3)

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5(2 + 3) = 5*2 + 5*3 = 10 + 15 = 25.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Simplify using the Distributive Property: 4(x + 5)

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4(x + 5) = 4x + 20.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

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Factor the expression: 12x + 8

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12x + 8 = 4(3x + 2).

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to: 3(2x - 4)?

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3(2x - 4) = 6x - 12.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve for x: 2(x + 3) = 16

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x + 3 = 8; x = 5.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the equivalent expression for: e(f + g)?

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e(f + g) = ef + eg.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Use the Distributive Property to simplify: 7a(3b - 2c + 4)

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7a(3b - 2c + 4) = 21ab - 14ac + 28a.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve the equation: -6x - 6(-3x + 3) = 114

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x = 11.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B