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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Apply the Distributive Property: -9(g - 3)

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-9g + 27

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Apply the Distributive Property: 4(x - 5)

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4x - 20

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Apply the Distributive Property: -7(g + 8)

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-7g - 56

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Apply the Distributive Property: -3(b - 2)

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-3b + 6

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Apply the Distributive Property: 3(a - 10)

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3a - 30

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What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

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

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If a = 2, what is the result of 5(a + 3)?

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5(2 + 3) = 5 * 5 = 25

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What is the result of 6(x - 4)?

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6x - 24

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

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-6y - 10