1. The Distributive Property

2. The word “distribute” means “to give out.”

3. Distribute the cubes to the girls.

9. The distributive property is mental math strategy that can be used when multiplying. 43 x 5 =?

10. Break apart the double-digit number. 43 x 5 =? 40 3 +

11. Then multiply each part by 5. 43 x 5 =? 40 3 x 5 x 5 +

12. Then multiply each part by 5. 43 x 5 =? 40 3 x 5 x 5 200 15 +

13. Finally, sum your two products 43 x 5 =215 40 3 x 5 x 5 200 15 += 215 +

14. Let’s look at another example. 53 x 6 = ?

15. Break apart the double-digit number. 53 x 6 = ?

16. Break apart the double-digit number. 53 x 6 = ? 50 3 +

17. Multiply each part by 6. 53 x 6 = ? 50 3 x 6 x 6 +

18. Multiply each part by 6. 53 x 6 = ? 50 3 x 6 x 6 300 18 +

19. Sum the two products. 53 x 6 = 318 50 3 x 6 x 6 300 + 18 = 318 +

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