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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Simplify the expression: 8(5 + w)

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40 + 8w

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Which of the following is FALSE? 11(4 + 2m) = ?

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11(4 + 2m) = 44 + 2m is FALSE.

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Simplify the expression: 11(9 + d)

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99 + 11d

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Which of the following is equivalent to 5(2x + 6)?

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5(2x + 6) = 10x + 30

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Simplify the expression: 2(3v - 8)

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6v - 16

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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, combining like terms and eliminating parentheses.

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If a = 3, what is the value of 4(a + 2)?

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4(3 + 2) = 20.

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What is an equivalent expression?

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An equivalent expression is one that has the same value as another expression, even if it looks different.

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How do you apply the Distributive Property to 7(x + 4)?

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7(x + 4) = 7x + 28.