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: -4(k - 7)

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-4k + 28

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(2c - 5)

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6c - 15

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Apply the Distributive Property: -(8 - m)

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-8 + m

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

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-2x - 10

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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What does it mean to distribute a negative sign?

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Distributing a negative sign means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by -1, changing the signs of those terms.

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

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

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

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5x - 10 + 3 = 5x - 7

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How do you simplify 4(2y + 3) - 2y?

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8y + 12 - 2y = 6y + 12