Distributive Property as a Rule

The video tutorial explains the distributive property, which states that a factor multiplied by a sum is equal to multiplying the factor by each addend and then adding the products. It provides both a conceptual and algebraic understanding, followed by practical examples using numbers and variables to demonstrate the application of the distributive property.

What does the distributive property allow you to do with a factor and a sum?

• Add the factor to each addend

• Multiply the factor by each addend and then add the products

• Subtract the factor from each addend

• Divide the factor by each addend

In the example 3 times (2 + 4), what is the correct application of the distributive property?

• 3 times 2 plus 3 times 4

• 3 plus 2 times 4

• 3 times 2 plus 4

• 3 times 2 minus 3 times 4

How do you visually represent the distribution of a factor in an expression?

• By highlighting the addends

• By drawing circles around the numbers

• By underlining the factor

• By drawing arrows from the factor to each addend

When distributing 9 in the expression 9(x + 1), what is the simplified result?

• 9x + 1

• 9x + 9

• 9x - 9

• 9 + x

What is the result of applying the distributive property to 9(x + 1)?

• 9 + x

• 9x - 1

• 9x + 1

• 9x + 9