The distributive property and mixed operations · Usually met around P4
Grandmaster mix
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How to do it
Method
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43 × 11: 4 + 3 = 7 → 473
Another way
Column multiplication
43 × 11 = 430 + 43 = 473
In full
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Worked examples
Have a go first, then open each one for the answer and the working.
Example 1
(64 ÷ 8) × 5
Show the answer and working
Answer: (64 ÷ 8) × 5 = 40
(64 ÷ 8) × 5: brackets first, 64 ÷ 8 = 8, 8 × 5 = 40
Example 2
14² + 5
Show the answer and working
Answer: 14² + 5 = 201
14² + 5: × and ÷ before + and −, 14 × 14 = 196, 196 + 5 = 201
Example 3
11² + 33
Show the answer and working
Answer: 11² + 33 = 154
11² + 33: × and ÷ before + and −, 11 × 11 = 121, 121 + 33 = 154
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