3rd grade Multiplication with 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. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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How can you break apart 7 x 3 using the Distributive Property?

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7 x 3 can be broken apart as (5 x 3) + (2 x 3).

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What is 4 x 8 using the Distributive Property?

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4 x 8 can be expressed as (2 x 8) + (2 x 8).

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If you have 4 groups of 7, how can you write this using the Distributive Property?

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4 x 7 can be written as (4 x 5) + (4 x 2).

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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 that can be solved individually.

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How do you solve 7 x 7 using the Distributive Property?

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7 x 7 can be solved as (5 x 7) + (2 x 7).

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What is the result of (4 x 2) + (4 x 2)?

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The result is 16, which is the same as 4 x 4.

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How can you represent 6 x 7 using the Distributive Property?

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6 x 7 can be represented as (4 x 7) + (2 x 7).

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the number you want to distribute and the sum you want to break apart.

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If you have 3 x (4 + 2), how do you solve it using the Distributive Property?

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You can solve it as (3 x 4) + (3 x 2).