Understanding the Distributive Property

What does the distributive property of multiplication allow you to do?

• Multiply two numbers directly without any breakdown

• Add two numbers together

• Divide a number into smaller parts

• Break a multiplication fact into the sum of two other multiplication facts

In the example of 3 times 9, how is the number 9 rewritten?

• As 2 plus 7

• As 5 plus 4

• As 3 plus 6

• As 4 plus 5

When using the distributive property for 6 times 14, what is the first step?

• Multiply 6 by 14 directly

• Think of 14 as 10 plus 4

• Divide 14 by 2

• Add 6 and 14

What is the result of 6 times 14 using the distributive property?

• 84

• 74

• 94

• 64

In the example of 9 times 18, what is the sum of the products 90 and 72?

• 152

• 162

• 182

• 172