Distributive Property (6th Grade)

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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 number by a sum or difference.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(x - 8)

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4x - 32

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(3x - 8)

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18x - 48

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(2x + 9)

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6x + 27

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(5x + 2)

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15x + 6

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(x - 4)

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4x - 16

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in math?

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

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

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

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

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10x + 15

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What is the result of 7(x - 5)?

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7x - 35