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Example Question #3 : Distributive Property
Distribute:
When distributing with negative numbers we must remember to distribute the negative to all of the terms in the parentheses.
Remember, a negative multiplied by a negative is positive, and a negative multiplied by a positive number is negative.
Distribute the 
Perform the multiplication, remembering the positive/negative rules:
Example Question #4 : Distributive Property
Which of the following is equivalent to 
We need to distribute -3 by multiplying both terms inside the parentheses by -3.:
Now we can multiply and simplify. Remember that multiplying two negative numbers results in a positive number:
Example Question #5 : Distributive Property
Expand:
Use the distributive property. Do not forget that the negative sign needs to be distributed as well!
Add the terms together:
Example Question #31 : Identities And Properties
Distribute:
Remember that a negative multiplied by a negative is positive, and a negative multiplied by a positive is negative.
Distribute the 
Example Question #6 : Distributive Property
Expand:
Distribute the 
and
Therefore, 5(2 + y) = 10 + 5y.
Example Question #734 : Grade 6
Simplify the expression:
To solve this question you must use the distrubitive property by multiplying x by -2 and the 2 by -2, making sure to distribute the negative as well. This gives you:
Example Question #33 : Identities And Properties
Simplify the expression:
Recall the distributive property:
Therefore, we must multiply everything inside the parentheses by 
To simplify further, recall that multiplying like bases mean you add their exponents.
Example Question #735 : Grade 6
Which answer correctly simplifies this expression?
To simplify this expression, use the distributive property. This means that we have to multiply the 2 times both terms inside the parentheses. 
Example Question #2 : Apply The Properties Of Operations To Generate Equivalent Expressions: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.A.3
Simplify the following expression:
Apply the distributive property of multiplication to remove the parenthesis from the given expression. Multiply the term outside of the parenthesis to each of the terms inside the parenthesis.
Example Question #401 : Operations And Properties
Which of the answers correctly shows the following equation distributed correctly?
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