Distributive Property & Expression (positive & negative numbers)

Front

What is the Distributive Property?

Back

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.

Front

Simplify: -(3v - 8)

Back

-3v + 8

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

Back

To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside parentheses.

Front

Simplify: y(y + 5)

Back

y² + 5y

Front

Simplify: -3(2c - 5)

Back

-6c + 15

Front

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

Back

7x - 35

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If a = 2, what is the value of 3(a + 4)?

Back

3(2 + 4) = 18

Front

What is the result of -4(3x + 2)?

Back

-12x - 8

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Simplify: 5(2y - 3)

Back

10y - 15

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What is the result of distributing -2 over (x - 6)?

Back

-2x + 12