Exploring the Distributive Property of Multiplication

What does the distributive property of multiplication allow you to do?

• Divide a multiplication fact into two smaller numbers

• Combine two multiplication facts into one

• Break a multiplication fact into the sum of two other multiplication facts

• Multiply two numbers directly

In the example 6 times 9, which of the following is a valid way to break apart 9?

• 6 plus 3

• 5 plus 4

• 5 plus 5

• 4 plus 4

What is the result of 6 times 5 plus 6 times 4?

• 50

• 54

• 56

• 60

How many columns does the array have when 9 is broken into 5 and 4?

• 5 and 3

• 4 and 5

• 5 and 4

• 6 and 3

What is the sum of 6 times 5 and 6 times 4?

• 54

• 50

• 56

• 60

When breaking apart 6 into 3 and 3, what do you multiply each part by?

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 9

What is the result of 3 times 9 plus 3 times 9?

• 54

• 60

• 50

• 56

How many rows does each smaller array have when 6 is broken into 3 and 3?

• 4

• 2

• 5

• 3

What is the sum of 27 plus 27?

• 60

• 56

• 54

• 50

What does the number 6 represent in the array?

• Columns

• Rows

• Sum

• Product