Distributive Property with Fractions

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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: -8(2x - 3)

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-16x + 24

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Apply the Distributive Property: -2(3x - 4y)

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-6x + 8y

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is a number that can be expressed as a fraction or decimal that terminates or repeats.

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True or false: 7x and 84x are like terms.

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True

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In the expression 6(4y - 2), what is 'y'?

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Variable

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What is a coefficient?

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A coefficient is a numerical factor in a term of an algebraic expression, such as the 6 in 6x.

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What does it mean for two terms to be like terms?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power, such as 3x and 5x.

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What is the result of 5(2 + 3)?

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25

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What is the result of 4(3x - 2)?

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12x - 8