Multiplication and distributive property to find the quotation 54 divided by 3 equals
Using multiplication we need find out
3 * what number = 54
Distributive property is a(b+c) = ab + ac
Break the product 54 into smaller numbers that are multiplies of the divisor 3
30 + 24 = 54
Use multiple of 10 for 30 . 30 can be written as 3*10 and 24 can be written as 3 * 8
(3*10) + (3*8) = 54
Take out 3 in common
3 (10 + 8) = 54 (Distributive property)
3 times 18 = 54 (multiplication property)
Unknow number is 18
So 54 divide by 3 = 18
Quotient is 18