9.1 Take apart to Multiply

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What is the process of decomposing a factor in multiplication?

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Decomposing a factor involves breaking it down into smaller, more manageable parts that can be multiplied separately and then added together to find the total product.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How can you decompose the factor 9 to find 2 × 9?

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You can decompose 9 into 4 and 5, so (2 × 4) + (2 × 5) = 2 × 9.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is an example of decomposing the factor 7 in the multiplication 3 × 7?

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You can decompose 7 into 5 and 2, so (3 × 5) + (3 × 2) = 3 × 7.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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How can you decompose the factor 5 in the multiplication 6 × 5?

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You can decompose 5 into 4 and 2, so (4 × 5) + (2 × 5) = 6 × 5.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the decomposition of the factor 3 in the multiplication 4 × 3?

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You can decompose 3 into 2 and 2, so (2 × 3) + (2 × 3) = 4 × 3.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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How can you decompose the factor 8 in the multiplication 7 × 8?

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You can decompose 8 into 4 and 3, so (4 × 8) + (3 × 8) = 7 × 8.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is the distributive property in multiplication?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Why is decomposing factors useful in multiplication?

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Decomposing factors makes it easier to perform multiplication by breaking it down into simpler parts that can be calculated separately.

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What is an example of using the distributive property with the factors 2 and 9?

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Using the distributive property, you can express 2 × 9 as (2 × 4) + (2 × 5).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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How can you check your work after decomposing factors in multiplication?

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You can check your work by adding the results of the decomposed parts to ensure they equal the original multiplication.

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