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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Simplify: 4(p - 6)

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4p - 24

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Simplify: 3x(y + 4)

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3xy + 12x

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify: n - 10 + 9n - 3

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10n - 13

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If Susan bought 2 cards at $5 each and 2 envelopes at $3 each, what expression represents her total spending?

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2(3 + 5)

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify: 5a + 2b - 3a + 4

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2a + 2b + 4

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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If a = 2, b = 3, what is the value of 4(a + b)?

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