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# Distributive Property

## The distributive property dictates that when multiplying, the multiplication of real numbers distributes over two or more terms in parentheses. Learn more.

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Distributive Property

### Video Review

This video presents the distributive property from whole numbers to more complicated algebraic expressions.

The Distributive Property

### Explore More

Evaluate each expression using the distributive property.

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### Answers for Explore More Problems

To view the Explore More answers, open this PDF file and look for section 4.5.

### Vocabulary Language: English

Evaluate

Evaluate

To evaluate an expression or equation means to perform the included operations, commonly in order to find a specific value.
Numerical expression

Numerical expression

A numerical expression is a group of numbers and operations used to represent a quantity.
Product

Product

The product is the result after two amounts have been multiplied.
Property

Property

A property is a rule that works for a given set of numbers.
Sum

Sum

The sum is the result after two or more amounts have been added together.