Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication over each addend.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What does GCF stand for?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the GCF of 72 and 9?

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The GCF of 72 and 9 is 9, as 9 is the largest number that divides both 72 and 9 evenly.

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Express 72 + 9 using the Distributive Property.

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9(8 + 1) is the expression using the Distributive Property for 72 + 9.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.4

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Express 20 + 30 using the Distributive Property.

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10(2 + 3) is the expression using the Distributive Property for 20 + 30.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.4

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Express 25 + 35 using the Distributive Property.

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5(5 + 7) is the expression using the Distributive Property for 25 + 35.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.4

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Express 56 + 16 using the Distributive Property.

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8(7 + 2) is the expression using the Distributive Property for 56 + 16.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.4

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Express 18 + 15 using the Distributive Property.

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3(6 + 5) is the expression using the Distributive Property for 18 + 15.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.4

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with numbers?

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For example, 4(3 + 5) = 4*3 + 4*5 = 12 + 20 = 32.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Why is the Distributive Property useful in mathematics?

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The Distributive Property is useful because it simplifies calculations and helps in factoring expressions.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3