Distributive Property

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, meaning you can distribute a factor across a sum.

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How can you express 6 x 18 using the distributive property?

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6 x 18 can be expressed as (6 x 10) + (6 x 8).

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What is the missing factor in the equation 6 x 18 = (6 x ___) + (6 x 10)?

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8

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How do you find the total area of a rectangle when given two dimensions?

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You can find the total area by using the expression (length x width1) + (length x width2).

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How can you break apart the multiplication of 7 x 6 using the distributive property?

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You can break it apart as (7 x 3) + (7 x 3).

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What is the missing factor in the equation 2 x 20 = (2 x ___) + (2 x 10)?

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10

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What is the result of 5 x 18 using the distributive property?

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90

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How can the distributive property help in simplifying expressions?

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It allows you to break down complex expressions into simpler parts, making calculations easier.

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What is an example of using the distributive property with variables?

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For example, a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is the first step in applying the distributive property?

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Identify the term that will be distributed across the sum or difference.