Understanding the Distributive Property

The video tutorial introduces the distributive property, a mathematical concept used to simplify multiplication problems by breaking down larger factors into smaller, more manageable parts. It provides a step-by-step example of multiplying 18 by 7 using this property, demonstrating how to split 18 into 10 and 8, multiply each by 7, and then add the results to get the final product. The tutorial emphasizes the cleverness and utility of the distributive property in solving complex multiplication problems.

What is the distributive property used for?

• To add two numbers

• To break up a large factor and multiply the parts

• To subtract two numbers

• To divide two numbers

What should you do after breaking up the big factor?

• Add the parts together

• Divide the parts by the other factor

• Multiply the parts by the other factor

• Subtract the parts from each other

In the example given, what two numbers is 18 broken into?

• 15 and 3

• 12 and 6

• 9 and 9

• 10 and 8

What is the product of 10 times 7 in the example?

• 126

• 18

• 56

• 70

What is the product of 8 times 7 in the example?

• 126

• 56

• 18

• 70

What is the final product of 18 times 7 using the distributive property?

• 18

• 70

• 56

• 126

What does the distributive property help you do with large factors?

• Combine them

• Break them up and multiply the parts

• Divide them

• Ignore them

What is the final step after multiplying the parts in the distributive property?

• Add the parts together

• Divide the parts

• Subtract the parts

• Ignore the parts