Day 4­5 1­2 Distributive Property.notebook
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1­2: distributive property and
complex story problems
distributive property
X∙ (A + B) = XA + XB
­ (A + B) = ­A + ­B
EVERYTHING
remember everything outside parenthesis goes to _______________________
inside the parenthesis!
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Day 4­5 1­2 Distributive Property.notebook
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mailman analogy…
X
recall, how do you get rid of a fraction?
dun dun DUN...
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examples – solve for the variable:
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*Be careful!
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*END DAY 1*
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Day 4­5 1­2 Distributive Property.notebook
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complex story problems
1) always write out what you know
and what you’re _________________ for.
solving
unknowns
2) figure out any _____________________
(usually the missing piece)
equation
3) set up an ____________________
to find your answer.
re­read the question to make sure you
have what you’re looking for!
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1. Carrot Top is working in his garden and is planting three different types of flowers. In his garden, 1/5 of the flowers are roses, 4/7 are tulips and he has 24 daisies. a. How many total flowers does he have?
1. Carrot Top is working in his garden and is planting three different types of flowers. In his garden, 1/5 of the flowers are roses, 4/7 are tulips and he has 24 daisies. b. How many roses and tulips does he have?
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2. The total bill at a restaurant, including 7% tax and 15% gratuity tip came to $202.14. What was the cost of the meals?
3. Layla’s parents are saving money for college. She plans on putting away $275 every month until they reach $50,000. How many years will they have to save?
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