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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Simplify: 3(3t - 8)

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9t - 24

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Simplify: 10(9a + 8b + 7c)

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90a + 80b + 70c

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Simplify: 5(a + 6)

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5a + 30

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Simplify: 2(4x - 7)

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8x - 14

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Simplify: 6(6k - 2)

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36k - 12

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform operations to make the expression as simple as possible.

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

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18

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property in real life?

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If you buy 3 packs of pencils that cost $2 each and 3 erasers that cost $1 each, you can calculate the total cost as 3(2 + 1) = 3*3 = $9.

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What is the first step in applying the Distributive Property?

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Identify the term outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.