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 5 x (3 + 2) equal?

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5 x (3 + 2) = 5 x 5 = 25.

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How can you express 8 x 6 using the Distributive Property?

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8 x 6 can be expressed as 8 x (1 + 5) = (8 x 1) + (8 x 5) = 8 + 40 = 48.

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What is the result of (8 x 1) + (8 x 2)?

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(8 x 1) + (8 x 2) = 8 + 16 = 24.

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How can you represent 8 x (1 + 2) using multiplication?

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8 x (1 + 2) = 8 x 3 = 24.

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What is the correct way to express 12 x 3 using the Distributive Property?

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12 x 3 can be expressed as (10 x 3) + (2 x 3) = 30 + 6 = 36.

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If 5 x 6 = 30, what is 5 x (3 + 3)?

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5 x (3 + 3) = 5 x 6 = 30.

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What does the equation 8 x (6 + 2) equal?

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8 x (6 + 2) = 8 x 8 = 64.

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How can you break down 9 x 4 using the Distributive Property?

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9 x 4 can be expressed as 9 x (2 + 2) = (9 x 2) + (9 x 2) = 18 + 18 = 36.

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What is the result of 7 x (2 + 3)?

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7 x (2 + 3) = 7 x 5 = 35.