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 single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(x + 3)

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4x + 12

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Apply the Distributive Property: 7(y - 2)

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7y - 14

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What is the result of 6(2 + 5)?

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6(2 + 5) = 6*2 + 6*5 = 12 + 30 = 42

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

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2(3 + 4) = 2*3 + 2*4 = 6 + 8 = 14

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(2x + 1)

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10x + 5

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What is the result of 9(3 - 1)?

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9(3 - 1) = 9*3 - 9*1 = 27 - 9 = 18

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Apply the Distributive Property: 10(4 - y)

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40 - 10y

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What does it mean to simplify an expression using the Distributive Property?

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To simplify means to combine like terms and make the expression easier to understand or calculate.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15