Math Antics
The Distributive Property
The distributive property works both ways. Connecting the distributive property from arithmetic to algebra, the resource shows how it works with variables too. The video provides examples of using the distributive property with a factor...
MinutePhysics
Foiled Proof
Find the area of FOIL. A short video makes the connection between the FOIL method and the area model of multiplying two binomials. The graphics show how the different parts of the area model can be connected to the nemonic FOIL.
Krista King Math
Distributive Property, Binomial Multiplication
The distributive property and FOIL are the same when it comes to binomial multiplication. The video demonstrates binomial multiplication using the distributive property. The presenter shows the general case and provides two...
Krista King Math
Distributive Property, Fractions
Does the distributive property work the same with fractions? The short video provides examples of the distributive property using algebraic fractions. The resource provides two examples of distributing fractions over sums also involving...
Art of Problem Solving
Distributive Property
Here is a video that makes individuals feel comfortable with working with the distributive property.
Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative
Multiplying Polynomials
Without ever relying on the FOIL trick, this presentation carefully walks young algebrists through multiplying binomials by a monomial and by each other. Examples start easy, but move into complicated pairings of coefficients, positives...
Teaching Channel
Algebra Skills: Support at Every Step
"My biggest challenge in class is to get some students to put a pen to paper, because they don't want to make a mistake." Discover how two teachers are working to help special education students develop the skills they will...
Curated OER
How Do You Factor a Greatest Common Factor Out of an Expression?
What is the greatest common factor of two terms in an expression? First prime factor each of the terms. Then find the factors that they have in common. Multiply if needed. That is how to find the greatest common factor. Watch the video...
Curated OER
How Do You Multiply Trinomials?
Click on this video and see how to use the distributive property to multiply trinomials. The instructor does some of the math in her head but she talks out loud to explain what she is doing to get the terms that she is writing on the...
Curated OER
How Do You Subtract Two Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator?
Rational expressions that are in the form of fractions. Yuk! The teacher demonstrates how to subtract one rational expression from the other when the expressions have a common denominator. Combine like terms and write it in simplest form.
Curated OER
How Do You Distribute With Whole Numbers and Fractions?
This lesson on the distributive property is probably a review for algebra I mathematicians. But it doesn't hurt to reinforce this skill of multiplying a whole number times the sum of fractions. The teacher shows two ways to multiply the...
Curated OER
GEMDAS
Have your class learn how to solve equations using this video. In a step-by-step method, this film shows how to solve a problem involving multiplication, division and parentheses.
Curated OER
A Distance and Time Problem Example
Through solving a word problem involving a train, the learner in this video describes how to complete a time vs. distance equation. This would be a useful resource because it provides a step-by-step explanation of the process.
Curated OER
How Do You Subtract Two Rational Expressions with the Same Denominator?
Rational expressions that are in the form of fractions. Yuk! The teacher demonstrates how to subtract one rational expression from the other when the expressions have a common denominator. Combine like terms and write it in simplest form.
Virtual Nerd
How Do You Figure Out the Volume of a Solution Using Percents?
A word problem, chemistry, and percent? I know you want to throw your hands in the air and run away from this problem, but please don't. Pay close attention as the instructor helps you unpack this word problem to set up an equation that...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve an Equation with Variables on Both Sides and Fractions?
Fractions and variables on both sides of the equation? Oh my! There are one hundred and one steps to solving this equation. Not really, but now that I have your attention, I recommend you watch this video closely and follow the...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Additive Inverse of a Polynomial?
Finding the additive inverse is not as complicated as you might think. The instructor demonstrates how to multiply each of the terms in the polynomial by -1 and explains how this works. But wait, there's a quicker way. What's that you...
Virtual Nerd
How Do You Solve a Two-Step Equation by Distributing a Fraction First?
Are you stumped by having a fraction in front of the parentheses in an equation you are trying to solve? Never fear. Watch as the instructor shows you how to work your way through this equation starting with the distributive property and...
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Multi-Step Equation by Simplifying Before Solving?
So you have the same variable more than once on the same side? No problem. Just simplify before trying to solve. That means, combine the like terms. Watch as the teacher shows you how to do that.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve an Equation with Variables on Both Sides?
So you have a variable on both sides of the equation. How do you solve this kind of equation? Just get like terms together on each side of the equation and then isolate that variable.
Curated OER
How Do You Solve a Multi-Step Equation Using Reverse Order of Operations?
Solve an equation that has both variables and fractions. Use the rules of equality to add, subtract, multiply, and divide to isolate the variable and find your answer. Don't forget to plug your answer into the original problem to verify.
Mathispower4u
Identify Real Number Properties: Distributive and Associative
Behind door number one is the distributive property; behind door number two is the associative property. Which do you choose? Scholars watch a YouTube video to distinguish between properties of real numbers. A set of four multiple choice...
Mathispower4u
Identify Real Number Properties: Distributive and Commutative
It can only be one or the other. Viewers of a short YouTube video consider four multiple choice questions on identifying properties of real numbers. All of the answers are either the distributive or commutative properties.
Mathispower4u
Identify the Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties of Real Numbers
Only three choices exist here—commutative, associative, or distributive. Through an informative video, viewers learn about the commutative, associative, and distributive properties. Given several numerical equations, they identify which...