Distributive Property of Multiplication

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What is the Distributive Property of Multiplication?

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The Distributive Property states that a number multiplied by a sum is equal to the sum of the products of that number and each addend. For example, a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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Find the missing factor: 2 x 20 = ( 2 x ___ ) + ( 2 x 10 )

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10

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How can you break apart 7 x 6?

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(7 x 3) + (7 x 3)

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Solve using the distributive property: 5 x 18 = ?

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90

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Write 2 equations that match the array: 3 rows of 4 and 3 rows of 2.

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(3 x 2) + (3 x 4)

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

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To 'break apart' means to separate a multiplication problem into smaller, easier parts using addition.

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If 4 x 5 = 20, what is 4 x (3 + 2)?

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20 (because 4 x 3 + 4 x 2 = 12 + 8 = 20).

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

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6 x (2 + 3) = (6 x 2) + (6 x 3) = 12 + 18 = 30.

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How can you express 9 x 4 using the distributive property?

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9 x 4 = (9 x 2) + (9 x 2).

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What is the result of 3 x (4 + 5)?

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27 (because 3 x 4 + 3 x 5 = 12 + 15 = 27).