Understanding Multiplication Using the Distributive Property

This video tutorial demonstrates how to multiply 87 by 63 using the distributive property. The instructor breaks down the numbers into simpler components, applies the distributive property, and calculates the product step-by-step. The tutorial also introduces a grid method to visualize the multiplication process, emphasizing understanding over rote memorization.

What is the main mathematical property used in this video to multiply 87 by 63?

• Identity Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

• Commutative Property

How is the number 63 rewritten to facilitate the use of the distributive property?

• 60 plus 3

• 30 plus 33

• 50 plus 13

• 70 minus 7

When rewriting 87, which two numbers are used to represent it?

• 90 and -3

• 60 and 27

• 70 and 17

• 80 and 7

What does the digit '6' in 63 represent in terms of place value?

• 6

• 60

• 600

• 0.6

What is the product of 60 times 80 in the video?

• 480

• 4,800

• 48,000

• 480,000

What is the result of multiplying 3 by 80?

• 24

• 24,000

• 240

• 2,400

What is the final product of 87 times 63 as calculated in the video?

• 5,481

• 4,581

• 4,851

• 5,148

What alternative method is suggested for visualizing the multiplication process?

• Using a number line

• Using a grid

• Using a bar graph

• Using a pie chart

How many rows and columns does the grid method use for this multiplication?

• 4 rows and 4 columns

• 3 rows and 3 columns

• 2 rows and 2 columns

• 1 row and 1 column

What is the purpose of the video according to the narrator?

• To understand the steps and their logic

• To practice speed calculations

• To memorize multiplication tables

• To learn shortcuts for multiplication