Distributive Property

What is the distributive property in algebra?

To distribute means to multiply a single term outside the bracket to each term inside the bracket.

When do we use the distributive property?

Use when we cannot simplify within the bracket AND there is more than one term in the bracket.

What does BODMAS stand for?

Brackets, Orders, Division, Multiplication, Addition, Subtraction.

What is the first step in calculating expressions?

Follow the BODMAS order: Brackets first.

What are the components to consider in calculations?

Signs, Numbers, Variables.

What is the rule for multiplying algebraic expressions?

Multiply each term inside the bracket by the term outside.

What does the distributive property state?

If a is multiplied by the sum of b and c, it equals the sum of ab and ac: ( a(b+c) = ab + ac ) If a is multiplied by the difference of b and c, it equals the difference of ab and ac: ( a(b