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Understanding the Distributive Property

Understanding the Distributive Property

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, English, Other

3rd - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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In this video, Mr. J explains the distributive property of multiplication using four example problems. The distributive property helps break down complex multiplication into simpler parts, enhancing mental math and number sense. Each problem demonstrates how to decompose numbers and apply multiplication to smaller, more manageable components, ultimately simplifying the calculation process.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main benefit of using the distributive property in multiplication?

It helps in solving addition problems.

It is only useful for large numbers.

It makes division easier.

It improves mental math and multiplication skills.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the number 16 be broken down using the distributive property?

12 + 4

10 + 6

8 + 8

15 + 1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 16 times 3 using the distributive property?

36

54

48

42

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When breaking down 47 for multiplication, what two numbers are used?

40 and 7

30 and 17

45 and 2

50 and -3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the product of 47 times 5 using the distributive property?

255

245

235

225

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the number 38 broken down in the third example?

30 and 8

25 and 13

40 and -2

35 and 3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of 38 times 6 using the distributive property?

218

228

238

248

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