Understanding the Distributive Property

What is the distributive property used for?

• To add two numbers

• To subtract one number from another

• To divide a number by another number

• To multiply a term by two or more terms within parentheses

If you have 3(5 - 2), what is the result after applying the distributive property?

• 3

• 15

• 6

• 9

In the expression 4 - 2(4 + 2), what is the first step in applying the distributive property?

• Multiply -2 by 4

• Multiply 4 by 2

• Add 4 and 2

• Subtract 2 from 4

How do you handle a situation where there is no number in front of the parentheses, such as in 5 - (3 + 2)?

• Assume the multiplier is 1

• Assume the multiplier is 2

• Assume the multiplier is 0

• Assume the multiplier is -1

What is the final result of the expression 5 - (3 + 2) after applying the distributive property?

• 1

• 0

• 5

• 2