Distributive Property & Review

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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 single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Simplify: (x - 6)4

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4x - 24

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What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?

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The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of two numbers is the smallest multiple that is evenly divisible by both numbers.

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Find the LCM of 6 and 8.

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24

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Simplify: 6(a + 2b + 3c)

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6a + 12b + 18c

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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 by combining like terms and eliminating parentheses.

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Simplify: 2(c - 8)

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2c - 16

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operators (like +, -, *, /) that represents a value.

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What is the difference between an expression and an equation?

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An expression does not have an equality sign, while an equation does. An equation states that two expressions are equal.