Distributive Property of Multiplication Worksheets - Math Monks - Free Printable

Let’s solve each problem step by step using the distributive property. The idea is to break one number into two easier parts, multiply each part separately, then add the results.

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Problem ①: 12 × 4

We break 12 into 10 + 2.

→ (10 + 2) × 4
= (10 × 4) + (2 × 4)
= 40 + 8
= 48

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Problem ②: 4 × 14

Break 14 into 10 + 4.

→ 4 × (10 + 4)
= (4 × 10) + (4 × 4)
= 40 + 16
= 56

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Problem ③: 3 × 18

Break 18 into 10 + 8.

→ 3 × (10 + 8)
= (3 × 10) + (3 × 8)
= 30 + 24
= 54

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Problem ④: 22 × 8

Break 22 into 20 + 2.

→ (20 + 2) × 8
= (20 × 8) + (2 × 8)
= 160 + 16
= 176

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Problem ⑤: 4 × 25

Break 25 into 20 + 5.

→ 4 × (20 + 5)
= (4 × 20) + (4 × 5)
= 80 + 20
= 100

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Problem ⑥: 18 × 6

Break 18 into 10 + 8.

→ (10 + 8) × 6
= (10 × 6) + (8 × 6)
= 60 + 48
= 108

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Final Answer:
① 48
② 56
③ 54
④ 176
⑤ 100
⑥ 108