1. The Distributive Property Guided Notes
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The Distributive Property
a(b + c) = ab + ac
(b + c) = ba + ca
To multiply a number by a sum, multiply each number inside the parentheses by the number outside the parentheses.
Example 1: 2(6+4)
Example 2: 2(x + 3)
Example 3: 2(x - 1)
Practice
Use the Distributive Property to evaluate each expression.
1) ). −
Use the Distributive Property to write each expression as an equivalent algebraic expression.
3). 3 𝑥𝑥 + 4
4). −7 𝑦𝑦 − 3
5). 2𝑚𝑚 + 6 2
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