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Lesson: Applying the Distributive Property to Multiply Mentally

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the distributive property of multiplication to perform mental calculations.

Question Video: Solving Word Problems Involving the Distributive Property

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Worksheet: Applying the Distributive Property to Multiply Mentally • 16 Questions

Q1:

Complete the equation: .

Q2:

Find the area of the rectangle using the distributive property.

Q3:

The diagram shows a rectangle of sides and . Its area is thus , also written as . Work out the area of the two rectangles that make up the bigger rectangle to find an equivalent expression to .

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Lesson: Applying the Distributive Property to Multiply Mentally

Question Video: Solving Word Problems Involving the Distributive Property

Worksheet: Applying the Distributive Property to Multiply Mentally • 16 Questions

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