Modeling Distributive Property
Skill:
Use the distributive property to represent and simplify numerical expressions.
Modeling Distributive Property
Explore the distributive property by changing the dimensions of an area model. Observe how the dimensions are expressed in a distribution equation.
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Open-ended question
Rewrite using the distributive property.
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