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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How do you find the GCF (Greatest Common Factor) of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number, then identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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What is the GCF of 56 and 16?

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The GCF of 56 and 16 is 8.

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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.

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What is the GCF of 25 and 35?

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The GCF of 25 and 35 is 5.

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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.

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What is the GCF of 64 and 32?

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The GCF of 64 and 32 is 32.

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Express 64 + 32 using the Distributive Property.

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32(2 + 1) is the expression using the Distributive Property.

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What is the GCF of 18 and 15?

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The GCF of 18 and 15 is 3.

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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.