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The Distributive Law

Recall that:

a(b + c) = ab + ac

This is called the Distributive Law.


Example 3

Example 3 involves expanding algebraic expressions using the Distributive Law.

Solution:

The solution to Example 3 involves applying the Distributive Law.


Example 4

Expand and simplify the algebraic expression.

Solution:

Collect like terms to simplify the algebraic expression.


Key Terms

Distributive Law

 

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Expressions ] Multiplication ] [ The Distributive Law ] Binomials ] Difference of Two Squares ] Expanding Three Terms ] Perfect Squares ] Recognition of Perfect Squares ] Forming a Perfect Square ] Problem Solving ] Problem Solving Unit ] Symbols ] Index ]

 

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