Distributive Property Practice

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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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Simplify: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Simplify: 4(2x + 3)

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8x + 12

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Simplify: 9(5c + 4)

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45c + 36

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Simplify: -4(k - 7)

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-4k + 28

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Simplify: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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

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To simplify an expression using the Distributive Property means to apply the property to eliminate parentheses and combine like terms.

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If a = 3, simplify: 5(a + 2)

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25

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If b = 4, simplify: 2(3b - 1)

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22

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What is an equivalent expression for 7(x + 2)?

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7x + 14