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 or difference.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 8(3b + 1)

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24b + 8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 2(5n + 1)

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10n + 2

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: -9(3w - 1)

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-27w + 9

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 6(2r + 10)

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12r + 60

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(-8n + 2)

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-32n + 8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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What does it mean to factor an expression?

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Factoring an expression means to express it as a product of its factors.

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What is an example of a term in an algebraic expression?

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In the expression 3x + 5, '3x' and '5' are both terms.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a coefficient in an algebraic expression?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, such as '3' in '3x'.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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What is a variable in an algebraic expression?

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A variable is a symbol (like x or n) that represents an unknown value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B