Distributive Property Practice

Front

What is the Distributive Property?

Back

The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a number by a sum by distributing the multiplication to each addend.

Front

Calculate: 5(a + 6)

Back

5a + 30

Front

Which expression correctly distributes 689 x 3?

Back

(600 x 3) + (80 x 3) + (9 x 3)

Front

What is the equivalent expression for 3(2c - 5)?

Back

6c - 15

Front

Calculate: (b + 8)5

Back

5b + 40

Front

Calculate: 7(4 + 6)

Back

(7 x 4) + (7 x 6)

Front

If a = 2, what is the value of 5(a + 6)?

Back

5(2 + 6) = 5 x 8 = 40

Front

What does it mean to distribute in mathematics?

Back

To distribute means to multiply each term inside a parenthesis by the term outside the parenthesis.

Front

Calculate: 4(3 + 5)

Back

4 x 3 + 4 x 5 = 12 + 20 = 32

Front

What is the result of 2(5x + 3)?

Back

10x + 6