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 number by a sum or difference.

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Fill in the blank: 4(3x + __) = 12x + 16

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4

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Fill in the blank: 2(x + 7) = 2x + __

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14

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What is the result of 6(x + 3y)?

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6x + 18y

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Simplify: 7(y - 3)

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7y - 21

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Distribute: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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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 factor outside.

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If a = 2 and b = 3, what is 4(a + b)?

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20

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What is the equivalent expression for 5(2x + 4)?

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10x + 20

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Fill in the blank: 8(2 + x) = __ + 8x

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16