Distributive Property (Algebraic Expressions)

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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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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Simplify the expression: 8(5 + w)

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40 + 8w

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Which of the following is equivalent to 5(2x + 6)?

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10x + 30

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Find an equivalent expression for the given expression: 36x + 24

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2(18x + 12)

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

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Solve using distributive property: 3(x - 6)

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3x - 18

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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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 eliminating parentheses.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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

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14

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to multiply the term outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Simplify: 4(3x + 2)

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12x + 8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3