Distributive Property

Algebra
Distributive Property

Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Explain what is distributive property

• Simplify expressions using the distributive property

• Apply the distributive property to solve real-life problems
  

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Open Ended

In your own words, explain what is the distributive property (law).

What is Distributive Property?

The distributive property allows us to take a factor and distribute it to each member of the group of things that have been added or subtracted. Instead of multiplying the factor by the group as a whole, we can distribute it to be multiplied by each member of the group individually.

Poll

How confident are you about understanding the distributive property?

• Very Confident [Easy]

• Somewhat Confident [Average]

• Not So Confident [Hard]

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Poll

How confident are you about understanding the distributive property?

• Very Confident [Easy]

• Somewhat Confident [Average]

• Not So Confident [Hard]

Multiple Choice

Using the distributive property, select the correct solution for the following

5(a + 6)

• 5a + 6

• 5a - 6

• 5a + 30

• 5a - 30

Multiple Choice

Using the distributive property, select the correct solution for the following

2(c - 8)

• 2c - 16

• 2c + 16

• 2c + 8

• 2c - 8

Multiple Choice

Using the distributive property, select the correct solution for the following

4(p - 6)

• 4p + 6

• 4p - 6

• 4p - 24

• 4p + 24

Multiple Choice

Using the distributive property, select the correct solution for the following

3(2c - 5)

• 3c + 5

• 6c - 5

• 6c - 15

• 3c + 15

Multiple Choice

Using the distributive property, select the correct solution for the following

5(2x - 6)

• 10x - 30

• 2x - 6

• 10x + 6

• 2x - 30

Solve the following

A local store is offering a deal on bundles of notebooks. Each bundle contains 𝑥 notebooks, but there’s a $5 discount on each bundle. If you buy 3 bundles, how much would you pay altogether?

Poll

How confident are you about understanding the distributive property?

• Very Confident [Easy]

• Somewhat Confident [Average]

• Not So Confident [Hard]

Open Ended

Can you briefly explain why you selected your answer in the previous question?