Using the Distributive Property

This video tutorial covers the distributive property in mathematics, explaining how multiplying a sum by a number is equivalent to multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products. The tutorial uses simple examples and real-world applications, such as calculating the cost of fish in an aquarium, to illustrate the concept. It also discusses alternative methods for applying the distributive property and provides advanced examples for practice. The video concludes with tips for memorizing multiplication tables, emphasizing the importance of knowing these facts before fourth grade.

What does the distributive property state?

• Multiplying a sum by a number is the same as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products.

• Multiplying a sum by a number is the same as adding the number to each addend.

• Multiplying a sum by a number is the same as subtracting the number from each addend.

• Multiplying a sum by a number is the same as dividing each addend by the number.

In the example of 1 + 3 multiplied by 4, what is the result?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

How can the distributive property be visualized using a mother bird?

• The mother bird gives food to only the largest baby bird.

• The mother bird distributes food equally to each baby bird.

• The mother bird keeps all the food for herself.

• The mother bird gives all the food to one baby bird.

Bob bought 6 fish at $7 each. How much did he spend in total?

• $42

• $36

• $54

• $48

How can the number 7 be broken down using the distributive property?

• 3 + 3

• 5 + 2

• 4 + 4

• 6 + 1

What is the result of 4 times 9 using the distributive property?

• 32

• 34

• 36

• 38

Which of the following is a correct breakdown of 9 using the distributive property?

• 2 + 6

• 1 + 8

• 3 + 5

• 4 + 4

What is the result of 6 times 9 using the distributive property?

• 52

• 56

• 50

• 54

How can the number 8 be broken down using the distributive property?

• 1 + 7

• 3 + 5

• 2 + 6

• 4 + 4

What is the result of 4 times 6 using the distributive property?

• 26

• 22

• 24

• 20