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: 3(x + 4)

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3x + 12

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

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-2x - 10

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Which expression is equivalent to 10x - 8?

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2(5x - 4) is equivalent to 10x - 8.

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Fill in the blank: 4(3x + __) = 12x + 16

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4.

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How can 4(3 + 9) be expressed using the Distributive Property?

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4(3) + 4(9) is the correct expression.

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

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10x + 15.

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

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2(2 + 3) = 10.

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What does it mean to factor an expression using the Distributive Property?

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Factoring means rewriting an expression as a product of its factors, such as turning 10x - 8 into 2(5x - 4).

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the term outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.