1. Chapter 2: Rational Numbers
Section 4 – The Distributive Property

2. distributive property
Vocabulary
distributive property
term
constant
coefficient
like terms
Method used to multiply a sum or a difference by a number
A number, variable or the product a of combination of numbers and variables
A term that has no variable (a number)
Number in front of the variable
Terms with the same variable combination
Example

3. Objectives I can use the distributive property.
I can simplify algebraic expressions.

4. Notes Part 1: The Distributive Property

5. Part 2: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

6. Part 2: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

7. Part 2: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

8. CAN YOU?? Prove it!!! Can you use the distributive property?
SIMPLIFY using the distributive property: 43 (102)
Can you simplify algebraic expressions?
SIMPLIFY 3(4x + 12)