Distributive Property of Multiplication

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What is the Distributive Property of Multiplication?

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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.

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What does 9 x (1 + 5) equal?

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9 x (1 + 5) = 9 x 6 = 54.

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How can you express 9 x 7 using the Distributive Property?

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9 x 7 can be expressed as (2 x 9) + (5 x 9) = 63.

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What is the result of (10 + 2) x 11?

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(10 + 2) x 11 = (10 x 11) + (2 x 11) = 110 + 22 = 132.

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What multiplication sentence represents (9 x 10) + (9 x 2)?

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(9 x 10) + (9 x 2) = 9 x 12.

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What is 8 x (1 + 5)?

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8 x (1 + 5) = 8 x 6 = 48.

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If 9 x 6 = 54, how can you break it down using the Distributive Property?

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9 x 6 can be broken down as 9 x (1 + 5) = 54.

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What is the Distributive Property used for?

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The Distributive Property is used to simplify multiplication problems, especially when dealing with larger numbers or sums.

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How do you calculate (5 + 3) x 4 using the Distributive Property?

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(5 + 3) x 4 = (5 x 4) + (3 x 4) = 20 + 12 = 32.

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What is the result of 12 x (10 + 1)?

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12 x (10 + 1) = (12 x 10) + (12 x 1) = 120 + 12 = 132.