Take Home Flashcard #2

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property is a mathematical principle that states a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication across each addend.

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Why do we use the distributive property?

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To help make large multiplication problems easier to solve.

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How can you break apart the multiplication 8x6 using the distributive property?

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You can break it apart as (4x6) + (4x6).

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What is an array in math?

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An array is a way to organize objects in rows and columns to represent multiplication.

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How can you use the distributive property to solve 9x5?

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You can use it as (4x5) + (5x5).

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What does it mean to break apart a multiplication problem?

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Breaking apart a multiplication problem means to separate it into smaller, easier parts to solve.

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How could you use the distributive property to solve 3x9?

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You could use it as (3x6) + (3x3).

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What is an example of using the distributive property with 6x8?

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An example is 6(4+4).

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What is the result of (2x4) + (4x5)?

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The result is 8 + 20 = 28.

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How can you represent 12 using the distributive property?

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You can represent it as 6(2) or 4(3).