The Distributive Property

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Objective

I can use the distributive property to simplify expressions by distributing a number across a sum or difference.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

5 questions

1

Use the distributive property to simplify the expression 12 × (5 + 3). What is the result?

2

Explain how you would use the distributive property to calculate 25 × (10 - 4). Show your work.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Use the distributive property to simplify the expression 15 × (4 + 6). Show your work. Use the distributive property to simplify the expression 20 × (3 - 1). Show your work.

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