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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Rewrite 16 + 24 using the Distributive Property and GCF.

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8(2 + 3)

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How do you express 6 groups of kids with 3 boys and 2 girls each?

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6(3 + 2)

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What is the GCF of 36 and 42?

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The GCF is 6.

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Rewrite 36 + 42 using the GCF.

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6(6 + 7)

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What property is shown in (9 x 2) + (9 x 10) = 9 x (2 + 10)?

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Distributive Property

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Find the missing number: 10 + 20 = 2(5 + __)

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10

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

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Identify the common factor in the terms.

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If a = 3 and b = 4, what is 2(a + b) using the Distributive Property?

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2(3 + 4) = 2*3 + 2*4 = 6 + 8 = 14.

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How can you check your work when using the Distributive Property?

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You can add the results of the distributed terms to see if they equal the original expression.