Understanding Multiplication and Distributive Property

Cheryl Woods, a third-grade teacher, explains the distributive property in math. She demonstrates how to break down multiplication equations into smaller parts using arrays. Two examples are provided: 2 times 8 and 6 times 7. In each case, the larger number is split into smaller numbers, and the equations are solved step-by-step to illustrate the concept.

What is the main purpose of the distributive property in mathematics?

• To add numbers more efficiently

• To break apart multiplication equations

• To divide numbers into smaller parts

• To subtract numbers quickly

In the example 2 times 8, what does the number 2 represent?

• Two groups of six

• Two groups of two

• Two groups of four

• Two groups of eight

How can the number 8 be broken down in the example 2 times 8?

• Into 2 and 6

• Into 3 and 5

• Into 1 and 7

• Into 4 and 4

What is the result of 2 times 4 in the example 2 times 8?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

In the example 6 times 7, what does the number 6 represent?

• Six groups of six

• Six groups of five

• Six groups of seven

• Six groups of four

How can the number 7 be broken down in the example 6 times 7?

• Into 1 and 6

• Into 4 and 3

• Into 3 and 4

• Into 2 and 5

What is the result of 6 times 4 in the example 6 times 7?

• 18

• 20

• 22

• 24

What is the final result of the equation 6 times 7 using the distributive property?

• 36

• 42

• 48

• 54