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: 3(4 + 3r)

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12 + 9r

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Apply the distributive property: -8(6x + 3)

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-48x - 24

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Apply the distributive property: ½(8x + 2)

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4x + 1

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Apply the distributive property: 9(x - 5)

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9x - 45

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Use the distributive property to simplify: -8(z - 5)

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-8z + 40

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside the parentheses.

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If a = 2, b = 3, and c = 4, what is the result of 2(b + c)?

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14 (2(3 + 4) = 2 * 7 = 14)

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

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10x + 15

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How do you apply the distributive property to negative numbers?

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Distribute the negative sign to each term inside the parentheses. For example, -3(2 + 4) = -6 - 12 = -18.