Mini Lesson Question
Question #2: Simplify Expressions Using the Distributive Property
Simplify Expressions Using the Distributive Property
The Distributive Property can be used to remove parentheses as you simplify expressions.
DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY
Simplify:
1.
It may help to use arrows to show the Distributive Property.
Use the Distributive Property.
Multiply.
2.
Use arrows to show the Distributive Property.
Use the Distributive Property
Multiply.
Simplify.
Watch signs when using the Distributive Property with negative signs.
Try it
Try It: Simplify Expressions Using the Distributive Property
Simplify: .
Here is how to simplify expressions using the Distributive Property.
Use arrows to show the Distributive Property.
Use the Distributive Property.
Multiply.
Simplify.
Check Your Understanding
Which expression is equivalent to ?
Multiple Choice:
Check yourself: Multiply the factor outside the parentheses by each term inside the parentheses.
Videos: Using the Distributive Property to Simplify Expressions
Watch the first 2 minutes and 40 seconds of the video to see how to use the Distributive Property to simplify expressions.
Khan Academy: Distributive property with variables