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: 4(x + 3)

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4x + 12

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 7(y - 2)

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7y - 14

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(2a + 5)

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12a + 30

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 9(m + 4)

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9m + 36

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 5(c - 1)?

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5c - 5

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(3x + 2)

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30x + 20

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the Distributive Property used for?

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It is used to simplify expressions and solve equations by eliminating parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(3y + 4)

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6y + 8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3