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

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(-p - 6)

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-4p - 24

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Apply the Distributive Property: -(8 - m)

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m - 8

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Apply the Distributive Property: (x - 6)4

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4x - 24

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Apply the Distributive Property: (b + 8)5

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5b + 40

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Apply the Distributive Property: -2(x + 5)

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-2x - 10

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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Example of Distributive Property: 3(2 + 4)

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3(2) + 3(4) = 6 + 12 = 18

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What is the result of 5(x + 3)?

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5x + 15

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What is the result of -3(4 - y)?

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-12 + 3y or 3y - 12