Distributive Property, Factoring & Combining Like Terms Test

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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True or False: In the distributive property, you are multiplying what is outside of the parentheses by what is on the inside of the parentheses.

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True

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Simplify using the distributive property: 3(9 + 2d) + 4d

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27 + 10d

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Simplify using the distributive property: -2(2x + 3) + 2(x - 5)

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-2x - 16

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What is the first step in using the distributive property?

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Multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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Which expression is equivalent to 8(5f - 7) + 3f?

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43f - 56

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What does GCF stand for in factoring?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor.

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Factor the GCF completely: 12 - 4B

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4(3 - B)

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What is combining like terms?

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Combining like terms involves adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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Simplify: 5x + 3x - 2x

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6x