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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How can you use the Distributive Property to solve 3x9?

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You can break it down as (3x6) + (3x3).

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How can you use the Distributive Property to solve 4x8?

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You can break it down as 4(4 + 4).

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What does it mean to break an array apart using the Distributive Property?

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It means to express the total as the sum of two or more products. For example, (2x4) + (4x5).

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How can you use the Distributive Property to solve 9x5?

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You can break it down as (4x5) + (5x5).

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How can you use the Distributive Property to solve 6x8?

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You can break it down as 6(4 + 4).

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with addition?

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For example, 5(2 + 3) = 5x2 + 5x3 = 10 + 15 = 25.

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with subtraction?

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For example, 4(10 - 2) = 4x10 - 4x2 = 40 - 8 = 32.

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Can the Distributive Property be used with variables?

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Yes, for example, a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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What is a real-life example of the Distributive Property?

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If you buy 3 packs of 4 apples each, you can calculate it as 3(4) = 12 apples.