Question

For the problem 135 divided by 5, draw two different ways to break apart the array. Use the Distributive Property to write products for each different way. (Please show picture of arrays!)

Answer 1

One way of breaking apart the arrays is by partitioning the value 135

135 = 100 + 30 + 5

Then divide each value by 5

135 ÷ 5 = (100 ÷ 5) + (30 ÷ 5) + (5 ÷ 5)
135 ÷ 5 = 20 + 6 + 1
135 ÷ 5 = 27

Another method you can use is shown in the diagram below: