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 do you use the Distributive Property to solve 4 x (3 + 5)?

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

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What does it mean to decompose a multiplication problem?

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To decompose a multiplication problem means to break it down into simpler parts that can be multiplied separately.

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If you have 4 x 8, how can you break it down using the Distributive Property?

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

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property with 2 x (5 + 7)?

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2 x (5 + 7) = (2 x 5) + (2 x 7) = 10 + 14 = 24.

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What is the result of (3 x 6) + (3 x 4)?

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The result is 3 x (6 + 4) = 3 x 10 = 30.

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How can you express 5 x 9 using the Distributive Property?

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5 x 9 can be expressed as (5 x 5) + (5 x 4).

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What is the purpose of the Distributive Property in math?

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The purpose is to simplify and solve complex multiplication problems more easily.

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How can you break down 6 x 7 using the Distributive Property?

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You can break it down as (6 x 5) + (6 x 2).

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What is the equation for 8 x 5 using the Distributive Property?

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8 x 5 can be expressed as (8 x 4) + (8 x 1).