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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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: -8(6x + 3)

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-48x - 24

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: -3(2c - 5)

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-6c + 15

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 8(4b - 5)

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32b - 40

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 2(4 + 9w)

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8 + 18w

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify the expression using the Distributive Property: 8(2x + 7)

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16x + 56

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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If a = 3, b = 4, simplify: 2(a + b)

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14

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What does it mean to simplify an expression?

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To simplify an expression means to reduce it to its simplest form, combining like terms and performing operations.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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What is an example of the Distributive Property in use?

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For example, 5(2 + 3) = 5*2 + 5*3 = 10 + 15 = 25.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to negative numbers?

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When applying the Distributive Property to negative numbers, distribute the negative sign as well. For example, -2(3 + 4) = -2*3 + -2*4 = -6 - 8 = -14.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2C