Understanding the Distributive Property

This video tutorial introduces the distributive property and its application in decomposing arrays to solve multiplication problems. It explains how to break down larger expressions into smaller parts, solve them, and apply these concepts to real-life scenarios. The tutorial includes example problems and encourages students to practice independently.

Why is it important to learn the distributive property with arrays?

• To enhance artistic abilities

• To multiply and divide fluently

• To learn a new language

• To improve reading skills

What does the distributive property allow you to do with a larger expression?

• Ignore it completely

• Break it into smaller expressions and add the products

• Multiply it by zero

• Combine it into a single expression

In the example of decomposing an array, how many rows and columns are initially present?

• Five rows of three

• Four rows of seven

• Two rows of five

• Three rows of six

What is the product of one times six in the decomposed array example?

• 12

• 24

• 6

• 18

How do you verify the solution of the decomposed array?

• By guessing

• By using a calculator

• By asking a friend

• By counting every element in the array

In the second example, what is the expression for three rows of five?

• 5 times 3

• 3 times 5

• 4 times 5

• 2 times 5

How many pencils does Anabella have in total?

• 28

• 35

• 21

• 14

What should students do after watching the video?

• Solve a problem using the distributive property

• Go to sleep

• Read a book

• Watch another video