Math Problem Statement

the distributive propetry

Simplify expressions using the Distributive Property.

Solution

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Exercises on the Distributive Property:

  1. Simplify 2(a12c)2(a - \frac{1}{2}c) by using the Distributive Property: 2(a12c)=2a2×12c=2ac2(a - \frac{1}{2}c) = 2a - 2 \times \frac{1}{2}c = 2a - c

  2. Simplify 43(x+6)\frac{4}{3}(x + 6) by using the Distributive Property: 43(x+6)=43x+43×6=43x+8\frac{4}{3}(x + 6) = \frac{4}{3}x + \frac{4}{3} \times 6 = \frac{4}{3}x + 8

  3. Simplify 23(6x9)\frac{2}{3}(6x - 9) by using the Distributive Property: 23(6x9)=23×6x23×9=4x6\frac{2}{3}(6x - 9) = \frac{2}{3} \times 6x - \frac{2}{3} \times 9 = 4x - 6

  4. Simplify 32(6x9)\frac{3}{2}(6x - 9) by using the Distributive Property: 32(6x9)=32×6x32×9=9x272\frac{3}{2}(6x - 9) = \frac{3}{2} \times 6x - \frac{3}{2} \times 9 = 9x - \frac{27}{2}

Summary of Results:

  1. 2(a12c)=2ac2(a - \frac{1}{2}c) = 2a - c
  2. 43(x+6)=43x+8\frac{4}{3}(x + 6) = \frac{4}{3}x + 8
  3. 23(6x9)=4x6\frac{2}{3}(6x - 9) = 4x - 6
  4. 32(6x9)=9x272\frac{3}{2}(6x - 9) = 9x - \frac{27}{2}

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5 Related Questions:

  1. How can the Distributive Property be applied when dealing with negative numbers?
  2. How would you distribute if there were multiple terms inside the parentheses?
  3. What is the reverse process of the Distributive Property called?
  4. How does the Distributive Property apply to algebraic expressions with variables on both sides?
  5. Can the Distributive Property be used with division?

Tip:

When using the Distributive Property, always ensure you multiply each term inside the parentheses by the factor outside to avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Distributive Property
Simplification
Fractions

Formulas

a(b + c) = ab + ac
a(b - c) = ab - ac

Theorems

Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition and Subtraction

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8