Distributive Property Equivalent Expressions

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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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Distribute and simplify: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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Distribute and simplify: 5(2y - 3) + 4y

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10y - 15 + 4y = 14y - 15

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What does it mean to combine like terms?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Distribute and combine like terms: 2(x + 3) + 4(x - 1)

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2x + 6 + 4x - 4 = 6x + 2

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is an expression that has the same value as another expression, even though it may look different.

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Distribute and simplify: -2(3x + 5)

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-6x - 10

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4x + 2

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.