Apply Distributive Property with Factor 8

Multiply by 8 using the Distributive Property.

3rd Grade - Math - Build on Known Multiplication Facts

About This Skill

Students practice using the distributive property to multiply by 8. They begin by splitting 8 into 4 + 4 and doubling a 4s fact, then recognize other valid splits such as 5 + 3, 6 + 2, or 2 + 2 + 2 + 2. This builds flexible multiplication strategies, array reasoning, and a stronger understanding of factors, products, and equivalent expressions.

Key Idea

The distributive property helps you break one multiplication fact into smaller facts. In this skill, split 8 into 4 + 4 and double a 4s fact. Example: 8 x 6 = (4 x 6) + (4 x 6) 4 x 6 = 24 4 x 6 = 24 24 + 24 = 48 So, 8 x 6 = 48. You can also use other splits, such as 5 + 3 or 6 + 2, when the parts make the same factor.

Skills & Topics

  • Algebra and Equations
  • Problem Solving and Logic
  • Number Sense and Operations
  • Expressions & Equations
  • Whole Numbers
  • Multiplication
  • Properties of Operations
  • Equations
  • Operations
  • Array
  • Associative Property
  • Distributive Property
  • Factors
  • Multiply
  • Product

Curriculum Alignment

  • AC9M3N04: multiply and divide one- and two-digit numbers, representing problems using number sentences, diagrams and arrays, and using a variety of calculation strategies
  • NY-3.OA.5
  • 3.OA.B.5: Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide. Examples: If 6 × 4 = 24 is known, then 4 × 6 = 24 is also known. (Commutative property of multiplication.) 3 × 5 × 2 can be found by 3 × 5 = 15, then 15 × 2 = 30, or by 5 × 2 = 10, then 3 × 10 = 30. (Associative property of multiplication.) Knowing that 8 × 5 = 40 and 8 × 2 = 16, one can find 8 × 7 as 8 × (5 + 2) = (8 × 5) + (8 × 2) = 40 + 16 = 56. (Distributive property.)
  • 3.OA.B.5
  • MA.3.AR.1.1
  • MATH.3.4.G
  • G3.B2.1
  • ENG-MATH-Y3-MD.1: Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables.
  • BC.MATH.G3.CONTENT.05
  • SG.MATH.P3.NA.WN.3.5
  • AB.MATH.G3.MAT3-OI1-GQ3-LO1
  • ZA.CAPS.MATH.G3.NOR.1.12

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