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 to each addend.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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How can you use the Distributive Property to solve 6 x 18?

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You can break it down as 6 x (10 + 8) = (6 x 10) + (6 x 8).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with the numbers 4 and 3?

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4 x (3 + 2) = (4 x 3) + (4 x 2).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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If you have 8 x 8, how can you break it apart using the Distributive Property?

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You can break it apart as (8 x 2) + (8 x 6).

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What does it mean to find the missing factor in a multiplication problem?

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Finding the missing factor means determining what number, when multiplied by another number, gives a specific product.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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How can you express 9 x 10 + 7 using the Distributive Property?

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You can express it as (9 x 10) + (9 x 7).

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CCSS.6.NS.B.4

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What is the result of 6 x 18 using the Distributive Property?

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The result is 108, as 6 x 18 = (6 x 10) + (6 x 8) = 60 + 48.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What is an array in multiplication?

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An array is a visual representation of multiplication, showing rows and columns of objects.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How do you write an equation that matches an array of 4 rows and 3 columns?

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You can write it as 4 x 3 or 3 x 4.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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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 to distribute and the sum inside the parentheses.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.4