Factors, GCF, & Distributive Property

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What is a factor?

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A factor is a whole number that can be divided evenly into another number. For example, the factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4

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What is the Greatest Common Factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder. For example, the GCF of 12 and 18 is 6.

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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 over each addend.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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Evaluate: 3(4 + 5) using the Distributive Property.

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3(4 + 5) = 3*4 + 3*5 = 12 + 15 = 27.

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CCSS.3.OA.B.5

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What are the steps to find the GCF of two numbers?

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1. List the factors of each number. 2. Identify the common factors. 3. Choose the largest common factor.

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Find the GCF of 24 and 36.

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The GCF of 24 and 36 is 12.

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What is an expression?

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An expression is a combination of numbers, variables, and operations (like addition and multiplication) that represents a value.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Write an expression for the total cost of 5 tickets at $10 each.

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5 * 10 = 50.

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

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What does it mean to evaluate an expression?

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To evaluate an expression means to calculate its value by substituting numbers for variables and performing the operations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What are the factors of 30?

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The factors of 30 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, and 30.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4