Distributive Property (with negatives)

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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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Apply the Distributive Property: 8(x + 5)

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8x + 40

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Apply the Distributive Property with a negative: -5(2x + 3)

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-10x - 15

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Apply the Distributive Property with a negative: -4(8r + 3)

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-32r - 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(-p - 6)

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-4p - 24

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What happens when you distribute a negative number?

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

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Example of distributing a negative: -3(x - 4)

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-3x + 12

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What is the result of 2(3 + 5)?

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16

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What is the result of -2(4 - 6)?

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4