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Distributive Mental Multiplication
Break numbers apart to multiply efficiently using the distributive law.
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We Distribute, Yet Things Multiply
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Area Models for Distribution
Connect rectangle area diagrams with distributive multiplication.
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Expanding Simple Expressions
Expand expressions such as a(b + c) and connect the result to distribution.
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Binomial Product Expansion
Use area models to expand products of two binomials.
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Simplifying Expanded Expressions
Combine like terms after applying the distributive law.
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Common Factors in Expressions
Find common numerical and algebraic factors in terms.
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Reverse Distributive Factorisation
Rewrite expressions as a product by taking out a common factor.
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Efficient Distribution Strategies
Decide whether expansion, factorisation, or mental distribution is most efficient for a calculation.
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