The Distributive PropertyMultiply everything inside the bracket — including the term…6th GradeA number outside a bracket multiplies everysingle term inside it, not just the first one.a(b + c) = ab + ac3(x + 4)3x + 12Both terms get multiplied.5(2x − 3)10x − 15The minus sign is carried through.−2(x + 6)−2x − 12A negative outside flips the sign of everything inside.Factorising back6x + 9 = 3(2x + 3)The same rule, run in reverse.THE COMMON MISTAKE✗ 3(x + 4) = 3x + 4✓ 3(x + 4) = 3x + 12The 3 multiplies everything inside. The 4 does not escape.This one rule becomes long multiplication, then expanding brackets,then factorising. It never stops being useful.The Distributive Propertywww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 6th Grade

The Distributive Property

Multiply everything inside the bracket — including the term you keep forgetting.

How to use it

Draw arrows from the outside number to every term inside before multiplying.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
6th Grade
Ages
11–12
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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