Distributive Property Multiplication Review

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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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How can you decompose 4x8 using the Distributive Property?

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(4x4) + (4x4)

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What is 8 × 5 using the Distributive Property?

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(4 × 5) + (4 × 5) = 40

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What is the purpose of using the Distributive Property?

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To simplify and solve complex multiplication problems more easily.

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How can you break down 6x8 using the Distributive Property?

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(6x4) + (6x4)

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Write an equation that represents the array for 4 rows and 5 columns.

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(4 x 5) + (4 x 2) = 20 + 8 = 28

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If you have 3 groups of 5 and 2 groups of 5, how can you express this using the Distributive Property?

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(3 x 5) + (2 x 5) = 15 + 10 = 25

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What does it mean to 'decompose' a multiplication problem?

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To break it down into simpler parts that can be added together.

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How can you express 7x6 using the Distributive Property?

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(7x3) + (7x3) = 21 + 21 = 42

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with 9x4?

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(9x2) + (9x2) = 18 + 18 = 36