3rd grade Multiplication with Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property in multiplication?

Back

The Distributive Property states that a number multiplied by a sum is equal to the sum of the products of that number and each addend. For example, a(b + c) = ab + ac.

Front

How can you break apart 4 x 8 using the Distributive Property?

Back

4 x 8 can be broken apart as (4 x 4) + (4 x 4) or (2 x 8) + (2 x 8).

Front

What does 7 x 3 equal when using the Distributive Property?

Back

7 x 3 can be expressed as (4 x 3) + (3 x 3), which equals 21.

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If you have 5 x 7, how can you break it apart?

Back

5 x 7 can be broken apart as (5 x 5) + (0 x 5) or (3 x 7) + (2 x 7).

Front

What is the result of 4 x 7 + 2 x 7?

Back

The result is 6 x 7, which equals 42.

Front

How do you represent 7 x 7 using smaller arrays?

Back

7 x 7 can be represented as (5 x 7) + (2 x 7).

Front

What is the equation for 4 x 8 using the Distributive Property?

Back

4 x 8 = (2 x 8) + (2 x 8).

Front

How can you express 6 x 7 using the Distributive Property?

Back

6 x 7 can be expressed as (4 x 7) + (2 x 7).

Front

What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

Back

The first step is to identify how to break apart the larger number into smaller addends.

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If you have 3 x 3, how can you use the Distributive Property to find 7 x 3?

Back

You can express 7 x 3 as (4 x 3) + (3 x 3).