Can you visually show the distributive property for an expression like -4 × (2 + (-3))? Class 7

Can you visually show the distributive property for an expression like -4 × (2 + (-3))? Class 7

Question 1.

Can you visually show the distributive property for an expression like -4 × (2 + (-3))? [Hint: Use the fact that multiplying a number by -4 is adding the inverse of the number 4 times.] Class 7

Solution:

Yes. Do as directed.

Question 2.

Find the operations being done by Machine 1. Class 7

Solution:

Do as directed as shown.

Question 3.

Find the operations being done by Machine 2 and fill in the blank. Class 7

Make your own machine and challenge your peers in finding its operations.

Solution: