Simplifying Algebraic Expressions - Distributing

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What does it mean to distribute in algebra?

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

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Simplify the expression: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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What is the result of distributing -2 in the expression -2(x - 5)?

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-2x + 10

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Which expression is equivalent to 5(a + 6)?

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5a + 30

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Simplify the expression: 11(9 + d)

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99 + 11d

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What is the simplified form of 2(c - 8)?

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2c - 16

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What is the distributive property?

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

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If you have the expression 4(x + 3), what is the simplified form?

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4x + 12

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What happens when you distribute a negative sign?

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

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Simplify: -3(2y + 4)

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-6y - 12