Mathematical Vocabulary

To distribute a math equation is to...

Answer explanation

8 (20 + 6) = 8 x 20 + 8 x 6

Which of the following is an example of the distributive law?

• 4 x 34 = 34 x 4

• 4 x 34

• 4 x 34 --> 4 (30 + 4) = 3x30 + 3 x 4

In mathematics, when a question asks you to find the VALUE of something, what is it?

Answer explanation

The value of 34 x 34 can be found using the area model; (30 + 4) (30 + 4)