A Story of Units – TEKS Edition Lesson 5 Exit Ticket

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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. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

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Calculate: 6 5/8 x 7 using the distributive property.

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48 5/8

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What does it mean to fill in unknown factors in multiplication?

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Filling in unknown factors means to express a multiplication problem in a different way, often breaking it down into simpler parts.

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Fill in the unknown factors: 8 x 5/3 = (___ x 5) + (___ x 2/3).

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(0 x 5) + (8 x 2/3)

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 6 5/8.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator. For example, 6 5/8 = (6*8 + 5)/8 = 53/8.

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What is the first step in using the distributive property to solve 6 5/8 x 7?

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Convert 6 5/8 to an improper fraction: 53/8.

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What is the result of multiplying a whole number by a fraction?

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The result is a fraction that represents a part of the whole number. For example, 7 x 1/2 = 7/2.

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What is the purpose of using the distributive property in multiplication?

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It simplifies calculations by breaking down complex problems into easier parts.

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What is the value of 8 x 5/3?

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The value is 40/3 or 13 1/3.