The distributive property tells us how to solve expressions in the form of a (b + c). The distributive property is sometimes called the distributive law of multiplication and division.

What is the distributive property? The distributive property says that in a multiplication problem, when one factor is rewritten as the sum of two numbers, the product doesn't change.

Using the distributive property can help you figure out multiplication facts that you forget. For example, if you remember your 2’s and 5’s but forget your 7’s, you can use this property to …

Explore the commutative, associative, and identity properties of multiplication.

Why is this distributive property that you just showed me useful for computing or doing multiplication problems? Well, let me give you a slightly more difficult one. Let's imagine you …

Practice decomposing the factors in multiplication problems and see how it affects the product.

The distributive property is a foundation for topics you will learn in algebra, such as simplifying expressions that use parentheses, multiplying polynomials, and factoring polynomials.

Practice decomposing the factors in multiplication problems and see how it affects the product.

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What's 2 times 5? How about 4 times 7? If you're not sure, don't fear! Khan Academy is here. You'll learn all about the distributive property and how it can help you visualize multiplying …