Distributive Property (3rd Grade Multiplication)

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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, meaning you can distribute a number across a sum.

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How can you break down the multiplication 5x7 using the Distributive Property?

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5x7 can be broken down as (5x5) + (5x2).

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What is the result of (3x4) + (3x5)?

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The result is 27, which is the same as 3x9.

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If you have (6x10) + (6x2), what is the original multiplication problem?

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The original multiplication problem is 6x12.

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How do you solve (3x6) + (3x3) using the Distributive Property?

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You can calculate it as 3(6 + 3) = 3x9 = 27.

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with the number 6?

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An example is breaking down 6x7 as (6x2) + (6x5).

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What does it mean to 'distribute' in multiplication?

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To 'distribute' means to multiply a single term by each term inside a set of parentheses.

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Can the Distributive Property be used with addition and subtraction?

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Yes, the Distributive Property can be applied to both addition and subtraction.

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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The first step is to identify the number that will be distributed and the terms in the parentheses.

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How can you verify your answer when using the Distributive Property?

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You can verify your answer by calculating both the distributed form and the original multiplication to see if they are equal.