Practice applying the distributive property to algebraic expressions.

To apply the distributive property to an algebraic expression, you multiply each term inside the parentheses by the number or variable outside the parentheses. For example, to simplify 2 (x …

Learn how to apply the distributive property to factor out the greatest common factor from an algebraic expression like 2+4x.

Practice applying the distributive property to factor numerical expressions (no variables).

The distributive property tells us how to solve expressions in the form of a (b + c). The distributive property is sometimes called the distributive law of multiplication and division.

Factor and expand expressions like -3x-9 by applying the distributive property. Expressions include variables and negative numbers.

A variable is a symbol that represents a value, often one that changes, like how long you've been awake. Learn ways that we can change an expression's value (such as by changing the …

The distributive property is a way to make multiplying with parentheses easier. It says that when you have a number outside the parentheses, you multiply it by everything inside. For example, …

Practice applying the distributive property to factor algebraic expressions.

Learn how to apply the distributive law of multiplication over addition and why it works. This is sometimes just called the distributive law or the distributive property. Created by Sal Khan and …