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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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 2(3 + 4)?

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2(3 + 4) = 2*3 + 2*4 = 6 + 8 = 14.

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Which expression is equivalent to 10x - 8?

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2(5x - 4).

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What is the result of -8(6x + 3)?

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-48x - 24.

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How do you simplify (5 - 3x)2 using the Distributive Property?

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(5 - 3x)2 = 5*2 - 3x*2 = 10 - 6x.

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What does -1(3v - 8) equal?

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-3v + 8.

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Represent 2 x 43 using the Distributive Property.

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(2 x 40) + (2 x 3).

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

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2(2 + 3) = 2*5 = 10.

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What is the equivalent expression for 4(x + 5)?

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4x + 20.

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How do you express 3(2y - 4) using the Distributive Property?

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6y - 12.