(1.4.1) Evaluate each of the following first by computing the expression inside the parentheses, then by using the distributive property to expand the product.
For example,
2 x (8 - 3) = 2 x 5 = 10
2 x (8 - 3) = 2 x 8 - 2 x 3 = 16 - 6 =10
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Question 1
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6 x (3 + 5)
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Question 2
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(4 +8) x (-2)
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Question 3
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7 x (5 - 2)
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Question 4
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(8 - 13) x (-3)
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Question 5
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(1.4.2) Richard expanded the product (-2) x (5 - 3) like this
(-2) x (5 - 3)=
(-2) x 5 + (-2) x (3) =
-10 + (-6) =
-16
(1.4.3) Factor a 4 out of each expression in the parts below. For example, 36 + 44 = 4 x (9 + 11).
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Question 6
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(1.4.3a)
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Question 7
7.
(1.4.3b)
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Question 8
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(1.4.3c)
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Question 9
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(1.4.3.d)
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Question 10
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(1.4.4) Evaluate
by factoring the numerator first.
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Question 11
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(1.4.5a) Simply the following fractions by canceling common terms: