IXL | Multiplication strategies: review

Use the model to find

First, find the area of each rectangle.

Then, find the total area.

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Use the model to find

First, find the area of each rectangle.

Then, find the total area.

solution

The model represents

. The model is a rectangle made of four smaller rectangles. The side lengths of each smaller rectangle are shown on the model.

Multiply the side lengths to find the area of each smaller rectangle.

3,000

150

480

Fill in the areas on the model.

3,000

150

480

Add the areas of the smaller rectangles to find the total area of the model.

3,000

150

480

3,654

The total area of the model is

3,654

. So,

3,654

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: The distributive property

Lesson: Area model multiplication

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F.6Distributive property: find the missing factor

D.7Multiply by 1-digit numbers

I.2Multiply by multiples of ten

Lesson: The distributive property

Lesson: Area model multiplication

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