1. The Distributive Property
Lesson 1-5
The Distributive Property

2. Distributive Property-

3. Examples
Rewrite using the Distributive Property. Then evaluate each step.
1. 5(7 + 2)
2. (16 – 7)3

4. Rewrite each product using the Distributive Property. Then simplify.
4. 4( y2 + 8y +2)

5. Definitions
Term- A number, variable, or a product or a quotient of numbers and variables.
Like terms- Terms that contain the same variables, with corresponding variables having the same power.
Equivalent Expressions- when two expressions denote the same number.
Ex. 5n + 7n = 12n
Simplest Form- An expression that has been replaced by an equivalent expression having no like terms or parenthesis.

6. Simplify each expression.
5. 17a + 21a
6. 12b2 – 8b2 + 6b