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 number by a sum by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(x + 5)

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3x + 15

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(4 + 9w)

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8 + 18w

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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Find the missing factor: 17 x 8 = (7 x 8) + (_?_ x 8)

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10

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Apply the Distributive Property: (b + 8)5

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5b + 40

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in mathematics?

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To 'distribute' means to multiply each term inside a parenthesis by the term outside the parenthesis.

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

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10

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with negative numbers?

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Example: 4(-x + 3) = -4x + 12.

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How can the Distributive Property help in simplifying expressions?

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It allows you to break down complex expressions into simpler parts, making calculations easier.