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Algebra 1 Notes
The Distributive Property & Simplifying Expressions
Essential Question: What is the distributive property, and why, when, and how do we
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How do we
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Take whatever is outside being multiplied by the parenthesis, and
multiply it by each term (everything) inside the parenthesis
Why do we
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To get rid of parenthesis
When do we
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Examples:
When we can’t do (combine) what’s inside the parenthesis first
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You can also distribute to more than 2 terms:
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Practice:
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Simplify each expression.
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Practice with
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Simplify each expression.
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11. Give an expression in simplified form for the perimeter of:
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Lingering
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