Distribute

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply each term inside a set of parentheses by a factor outside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the distributive property formula?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Distribute: -4(-4d - 5)

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16d + 20

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Distribute: (x + a)4

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4x + 4a

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CCSS.HSA.APR.C.5

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Which expression is equal to -9c - 9b?

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9(c - b)

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Distribute: -5(x - 2)

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-5x + 10

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Distribute: -8(6x + 3)

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-48x - 24

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is the result of distributing a negative number?

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Distributing a negative number changes the signs of the terms inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C

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If a = 2, what is the result of distributing 3(a + 4)?

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3(2 + 4) = 3*6 = 18.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What is the first step in distributing an expression?

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

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1