Distribute and Factor

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

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.

Front

Distribute: 4(x + 3)

Back

4x + 12

Front

What does it mean to factor an expression?

Back

Factoring an expression means to break it down into simpler components (factors) that, when multiplied together, give the original expression.

Front

Factor: 12x + 36

Back

12(x + 3)

Front

Distribute: -2(3y - 4)

Back

-6y + 8

Front

What is the result of distributing -1 over (x + 5)?

Back

-x - 5

Front

Factor: 15m - 30

Back

15(m - 2)

Front

Distribute: 5(2a + 3b)

Back

10a + 15b

Front

What is the result of distributing 3 over (x - 2)?

Back

3x - 6

Front

Factor: 9p + 27

Back

9(p + 3)