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

Simplify: 4(2 + 3)

Back

4(2 + 3) = 4 x 2 + 4 x 3 = 8 + 12 = 20

Front

What does it mean to simplify an expression?

Back

To simplify an expression means to combine like terms and perform operations to make the expression as simple as possible.

Front

Simplify: 6(x + 2)

Back

6(x + 2) = 6x + 12

Front

What is an example of using the Distributive Property?

Back

An example is: 5(3 + 4) = 5 x 3 + 5 x 4 = 15 + 20 = 35.

Front

Simplify: 7(1 + 5)

Back

7(1 + 5) = 7 x 1 + 7 x 5 = 7 + 35 = 42

Front

What is the result of 10(2 + 3)?

Back

10(2 + 3) = 10 x 2 + 10 x 3 = 20 + 30 = 50

Front

Simplify: 8(a + 4)

Back

8(a + 4) = 8a + 32

Front

What is the Distributive Property used for?

Back

The Distributive Property is used to simplify expressions and solve equations involving multiplication and addition.

Front

Simplify: 9(b - 2)

Back

9(b - 2) = 9b - 18