The Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a number multiplied by a sum is the same as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products.

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What does (3 x 5) + (3 x 3) equal when using the Distributive Property?

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3 x (5 + 3) = 3 x 8.

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How do you break apart numbers in the Distributive Property?

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You can break apart one factor into two smaller factors.

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What is an example of using the Distributive Property?

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For example, 4 x (2 + 5) = (4 x 2) + (4 x 5).

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If you have (5 x 2) + (5 x 5), how can you use the Distributive Property?

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You can write it as 5 x (2 + 5) = 5 x 7.

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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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Can you use the Distributive Property with subtraction?

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Yes, you can use it with subtraction, like a x (b - c) = (a x b) - (a x c).

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What is the result of (3 x 4) + (3 x 5)?

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It equals 3 x (4 + 5) = 3 x 9.

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How many factors do you break apart in the Distributive Property?

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You break apart 1 factor.

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What is (3 x 9) broken down using the Distributive Property?

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(3 x 4) + (3 x 5).