Distributive Property Practice Problems

The video tutorial covers the distributive property, explaining how it simplifies multiplication by distributing a factor over a sum or difference. It provides examples using both addition and subtraction, demonstrating how to break down complex multiplication into simpler mental math. The lesson includes guided practice problems and explores alternative methods for applying the distributive property, concluding with a summary of key points.

What is the main concept discussed in the introduction of the lesson?

• Associative Property

• Distributive Property

• Commutative Property

• Identity Property

Which of the following best describes the distributive property?

• Multiplying a sum or difference by a number

• Subtracting a number from itself

• Adding a number to itself

• Dividing a number by itself

In the example a * (b + c), what is the equivalent expression using the distributive property?

• a * b + a * c

• a + b + c

• a * b - a * c

• a * (b - c)

How can the expression 5 * (20 + 7) be simplified using the distributive property?

• 5 * (20 - 7)

• 5 * 20 + 5 * 7

• 5 + 20 + 7

• 5 * 20 - 5 * 7

What is the result of 5 * 27 using the distributive property?

• 135

• 145

• 150

• 140

In the guided practice, what is the missing number in 8 * (7 + 23) = 8 * 7 + 8 * ?

• 30

• 23

• 20

• 15

What is the simplified result of 4 * (20 + 8) using the distributive property?

• 100

• 108

• 120

• 112

How can 8 * (57 - 7) be simplified using the distributive property?

• 8 * 70

• 8 * 80

• 8 * 50

• 8 * 60

What is the result of 5 * (26 - 3) using the distributive property?

• 115

• 130

• 120

• 125

Which expression is equivalent to 5 * 48 using the distributive property?

• 5 * (50 - 2)

• 5 * (40 + 8)

• Neither A nor B

• Both A and B