Distributive Property

Cards (8)

  • In algebraic expressions, the distributive property applies to parentheses or brackets containing variables or constants.
  • Distributive Property involves the addition of integers being multiplied by another integer
  • The distributive property is used when multiplying an expression with two terms inside the parenthesis
  • When using the distributive property, we distribute the number outside the parenthesis into both numbers inside the parenthesis
  • The Distributive Property allows is to simplify equation when dealing with unknown values.
  • Using the Distributive Property can help you figure out multiplication facts that you forget.
  • The Distributive Property applies to the multiplication of a number with the sum or difference of two numbers.
  • The Distributive Property can be used in construction to determine how much building material will cost.