Distributive Property and Combining Like Terms Flashcard

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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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Combine like terms: 4x + 7x

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11x

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Distribute: -8(3 + 4n)

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-24 - 32n

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Distribute: 2(2x + 7)

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4x + 14

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Combine like terms: 4x + 6(3x - 2)

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22x - 12

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What are like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power. For example, 3x and 5x are like terms.

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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.

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Combine like terms: 5y + 3y - 2y

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6y

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Distribute: -2(4k + 5)

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-8k - 10

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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 and exponent.