Use the distributive property with common factors — Guided Practice — page 1
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Use the distributive property with common factors — Guided Practice — page 2
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Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

  1. Write 9 + 12 as a common factor times a sum whose two terms have no common factor greater than 1. Explain using a split rectangle.
  2. Write 12 + 16 as a common factor times a sum whose two terms have no common factor greater than 1. Explain using a split rectangle.
  3. Write 15 + 25 as a common factor times a sum whose two terms have no common factor greater than 1. Explain using a split rectangle.
  4. Write 6 + 8 as a common factor times a sum whose two terms have no common factor greater than 1. Explain using a split rectangle.
  5. Write 15 + 20 as a common factor times a sum whose two terms have no common factor greater than 1. Explain using a split rectangle.
  6. Write 12 + 20 as a common factor times a sum whose two terms have no common factor greater than 1. Explain using a split rectangle.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.NS.B.4. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 6.NS.B.4 — Greatest common factor, least common multiple

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