Can the distributive property help solve complex multiplication when you can't find a calculator? Yes, as a matter of fact, it can! Using addition, subtraction, and area models, the speaker explains how to simplify these problems and impress those around you.

Concepts

distributive property, products

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss how this method will be helpful in the future when using variables
• Remind students not to use a calculator when solving the problems

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of the distributive property as well as multiplication facts

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
• Teaches a shortcut to complex multiplication

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.NS.B.4 6.EE.A.3 7.NS.A.2.a 8.EE.C.7.b