Understanding the Distributive Property of Multiplication

What is the primary benefit of using the distributive property in multiplication?

• Improves mental math skills

• Simplifies addition problems

• Reduces the need for division

• Eliminates complex numbers

How is the number 16 broken down using the distributive property?

• 8 + 8

• 20 - 4

• 15 + 1

• 10 + 6

What is the result of applying the distributive property to 16 times 3?

• 50

• 49

• 51

• 48

How do we break apart the number 47 in the context of the distributive property?

• 45 + 2

• 40 + 7

• 50 - 3

• 30 + 17

What is the product of 47 times 5 using the distributive property?

• 235

• 265

• 245

• 255

In the third problem, how is the number 38 broken down?

• 30 + 8

• 35 + 3

• 20 + 18

• 40 - 2

What is the final result when applying the distributive property to 38 times 6?

• 228

• 258

• 238

• 248

How is 500 broken down in the context of the distributive property for the fourth problem?

• 500 + 5

• 500 + 10

• 500 + 20

• 500 + 10 + 2

What is the result of 500 times 4 using the distributive property?

• 2000

• 2050

• 2040

• 2048

What is the key concept of the distributive property as explained in the video?

• Adding numbers before multiplying

• Breaking apart numbers to simplify multiplication

• Using division to simplify multiplication

• Multiplying numbers in their original form