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The video tutorial demonstrates how to solve the multiplication problem 15 * 99 using the distributive property. The instructor breaks down the problem by expressing 99 as 100 - 1, making it easier to calculate mentally. The process involves distributing 15 across the terms and simplifying the calculation to arrive at the final answer of 1485. The tutorial emphasizes the efficiency of using the distributive property for mental math.

What is the initial thought process when multiplying 15 by 99?

• Think of 99 as 100 - 1

• Estimate the result as 1500

• Multiply directly without any breakdown

• Use a calculator

How can the distributive property simplify the multiplication of 15 by 99?

• By subtracting 15 from 99

• By multiplying 15 by 100

• By breaking 99 into 100 - 1

• By adding 15 to 99

What is the result of 15 multiplied by 99 using the distributive property?

• 1485

• 1500

• 1475

• 1490

What is the first step in applying the distributive property to 15 * 99?

• Add 15 to 99

• Subtract 15 from 99

• Multiply 15 by 99 directly

• Break 99 into 100 - 1

What is the final step in calculating 15 * 99 using the distributive property?

• Subtract 15 from 1500

• Subtract 15 from 1500

• Add 15 to 1500

• Subtract 15 from 1485