Distributive Property (6th Grade)

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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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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(x - 4)

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4x - 16

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(x - 8)

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4x - 32

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(2x + 9)

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6x + 27

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Apply the Distributive Property: 5(x + 7)

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5x + 35

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(5x + 2)

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15x + 6

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in math?

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To 'distribute' means to multiply each term inside the parentheses by the term outside.

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If a = 2, b = 3, what is 2(a + b) using the Distributive Property?

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2(2 + 3) = 2*2 + 2*3 = 4 + 6 = 10

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What is the result of 6(3x + 4)?

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18x + 24

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How do you simplify 7(x - 2) + 3(x + 4)?

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7x - 14 + 3x + 12 = 10x - 2