Area using the 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 do you find the area of a rectangle?

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To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length by the width. Area = length x width.

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What does the area model represent?

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An area model visually shows how to break down a multiplication problem into smaller parts, helping to understand the Distributive Property.

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What is the equation for finding the area of a rectangle with length 5 and width 7?

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Area = 5 x 7 = 35 square units.

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If you have a rectangle with dimensions 3 and 4, what is the area?

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Area = 3 x 4 = 12 square units.

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What is the total area of a rectangle that is 6 units long and 3 units wide?

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Area = 6 x 3 = 18 square units.

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How can you express the area of a rectangle using the Distributive Property?

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You can express it as (length x width) = (length x (width1 + width2)).

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 and a width of 2?

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Area = 8 x 2 = 16 square units.

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What is the formula for the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length x width.

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If a rectangle has an area of 24 square units and a width of 4 units, what is the length?

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Length = Area ÷ Width = 24 ÷ 4 = 6 units.