Using the Distributive Property
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I can use the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
9 questions
Simplify the expression: 3(x + 5)
Use the distributive property to rewrite: -2(y - 4)
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Simplify the following expression using the distributive property: 5(3x - 2)”
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