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Properties of Multiplication: Distributive
Let's get distributing! According to the distributive property of multiplication, you can multiply by a sum by first multiplying each addend and then adding the products. For example: 4(5 + 1) = 4(5) + 4(1). Especially useful in algebra, this is a key math concept for kids to understand. This worksheet helps kids wrap their heads around this tricky concept by challenging them to fill in the blanks in the equations according to the distributive property.
See the rest of this series to learn the other 3 properties of multiplication: associative, commutative, and identity.
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Third grade is the year of multiplication. Though it was most likely introduced to kids in second grade, third grade is when kids are tasked with mastering their times tables and developing a stronger understanding of this key operation. This guided lesson in understanding multiplication can help give third graders a leg up. For even more practice, consider downloading the recommended multiplication worksheets that accompany the lesson.
Third grade is the year of multiplication.
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Exercise: One-Digit Multiplication and the Commutative Property
Exercise: One-Digit Multiplication Using a Number Line
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Exercise: One-Digit Multiplication with Area Models
Exercise: Relating Area to Addition and Multiplication
Exercise: Multiply by 1
Exercise: Multiply by 2
Exercise: Multiply by 10
