Using the Distributive Property and GCF

What does the Distributive Property state about multiplying a sum by a number?

• You multiply the number by the sum and then subtract the products.

• You multiply the number by each addend and then add the products.

• You add the number to each addend and then multiply the sums.

• You divide the number by the sum and then multiply the quotients.

Which of the following is NOT a common way to show multiplication in mathematics?

• Using a big 'X' symbol.

• Using a dot between numbers.

• Using parentheses around numbers.

• Using a plus sign between numbers.

In the bird and nest analogy for the Distributive Property, what does the mother bird represent?

• The sum inside the parentheses.

• The product of the numbers.

• The number outside the parentheses.

• The baby birds in the nest.

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 9 and 12?

• 1

• 3

• 6

• 9

How can the sum 20 + 15 be rewritten using its greatest common factor (GCF) and another sum?

• 5(4+3)

• 4(5+3)

• 3(6+5)

• 10(2+1.5)

Which of the following is NOT a step in finding the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers?

• Make a list of each of their factors

• Identify all of their common factors

• Identify the smallest factor they have in common

• Identify the greatest factor they have in common

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) of 10, 15, and 20?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 10