Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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How can you express 3 x 4 using the Distributive Property?

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(3 x 2) + (3 x 2)

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What is the formula to find the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length x width.

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How can you break apart the expression 8 x 8 using the Distributive Property?

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(8 x 2) + (8 x 6)

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What is the result of applying the Distributive Property to 6 x 18?

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(6 x 9) + (6 x 9) or (6 x 10) + (6 x 8).

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If 17 x 3 = ( ____ x 3) + ( 10 x ____ ), what are the missing factors?

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7 and 3.

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What does it mean to 'break apart' a multiplication expression?

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To express it as a sum of two or more products.

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How can you find the total area of a figure using the Distributive Property?

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By breaking the figure into smaller rectangles and summing their areas.

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with the numbers 9 and 10?

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(9 x 10) + (9 x 7) to find the total area.

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How can you verify the correctness of your application of the Distributive Property?

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By calculating both sides of the equation and ensuring they are equal.