Multiplication and the Distributive Property

This video tutorial explains the distributive property of multiplication, demonstrating how to apply it to various types of numbers, including negative numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals. It highlights common mistakes and provides step-by-step examples to ensure correct application of the property. The lesson concludes with a recap of the distributive property and its importance in solving multiplication problems.

What is a common mistake when applying the distributive property?

• Forgetting to multiply the numbers inside the parentheses

• Adding the numbers inside the parentheses

• Multiplying only the first number inside the parentheses

• Subtracting the numbers inside the parentheses

How do you expand the number -43 using the distributive property?

• 40 plus -3

• -40 plus -3

• 40 plus 3

• -40 plus 3

When using the distributive property with fractions, what is a mixed number?

• A fraction with a numerator larger than the denominator

• A whole number minus a fraction

• A whole number plus a fraction

• A fraction with a denominator larger than the numerator

How would you break down 25.6 using the distributive property?

• 25 minus 0.6

• 25 times 0.6

• 25 plus 0.6

• 25 divided by 0.6

What is the final result of applying the distributive property to -4 times (25 + 0.6)?

• -100.6

• -102.4

• -102.6

• -101.4