University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: George Peacock
The distributive property is one of Peacock's discoveries. He divided algebra into two categories, arithmetical algebra and symbolic algebra.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: The Distributive Property
Dr. Math responds to a letter written by an eight grader concerning the Distributive Property. He uses good examples to strengthen his explanation.
Other
Ask Lois Terms: Distributive Property
So, you don't know what the distributive property is. Never fear, just ask Lois! She knows all about the "Properties." Find this definition and others in this site were kids can email questions about math and get answers. Math terms...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Properties of Real Numbers
This chart gives the definition of each Real Number Property with an example excellent for reference or review. Site by Oswego City School District.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiplying Binomials
Explains five methods for multiplying binomials: (Distributive Method, FOIL Method, Vertical Method, Grid Method, and Using Algebra Tiles).
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: The Meaning of Multiplication: Mental Calculation
If you are looking for a website that explains and defines the basics of mental multiplication with helpful hints then you have arrived at an excellent resource. There are even practice problems at the very end of the lesson.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Multiplying Simple Polynomials
This Purplemath tutorial shows three methods for multiplying polynomials: distribution, FOIL, and columns.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Basic Number Properties: Associative, Commutative, and Distributive
This Purplemath lesson includes many different number properties explained by using examples.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: The Distributive Property
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrates the distributive property.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Factoring Polynomials Undoing the Distributive Property
See how students can undo the distributive property.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Equivalent Expressions With Negative Numbers
In this exercise, students practice factoring algebraic expressions using the distributive property. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables (Negative Numbers)
In this exercise, students practice applying the distributive property to create an equivalent expression. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property of Multiplication
Practice decomposing the factors in multiplication problems and see how it affects the product. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Equivalent Expressions: Negative Numbers & Distribution
Practice figuring out which expressions are equivalent by applying your knowledge of negative numbers and the distributive property. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...
Saddleback College
Algebra2go: The Distributive Property Problem Sets
This resource has three sets of problems. Each set has six questions for practicing multiplication operation. Select a problem set, then select a question. Fill in the blank with the correct answer for each problem. When you have...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Multiplying Polynomials and Binomials
Gain an understanding of how to multiply polynomials and binomials by viewing an example and a video lesson.
Goodwill
Gcf Global: Simplifying Expressions
In this tutorial, students learn how to simplify algebraic expressions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Adding Multiples
This task will provide insight to teachers on students' level of understanding when reasoning about a problem. The task asks students to examine whether the sum of two numbers that are multiples of 6 produces another multiple of 6....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables Negative Numbers
Practice these problems using the distributive property with variables in negative numbers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area and the Distributive Property
Use area models to represent the distributive property in finding area of rectangles. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Equation Practice With Midpoints
Given information about the distance of a segment's midpoint from its endpoints, form and solve an equation in order to find the length of the segment. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Multi Step Equations With Like Terms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students learn how to solve multi-step equations by combining like terms. Students examine guided notes, review example problems, watch instructional...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Distributive Property for Multi Step Equations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn how to solve multi-step problems using the Distributive Property. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Multiplying Polynomials
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers multiplying polynomials. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.