Distributive Property and Word Problems

Pick the equation that is TRUE.

• 30 ÷ 3 = 10 + 2

• 5 x 8 = 45

• 20 + 25 = 9 x 5

• 6x3 = 12 x 2

Which of the following correctly shows 3 x 9 with the 9 split apart?

• 3 x (9 +1)

• 3 x (7 + 2)

• 3 x (6 + 2)

• 3 x (4 + 4)

Which shows the distributive property correctly for 5x6?

• (2x3) + (3x3)

• (2x3) + (5x6)

• (5x4) + (5x4)

• (5x3) + (5x3)

Is the equation true or false?

(3x4)x1 = 3x (4x1)

• True

• False

Tydus has 48 inches of string. He cuts the string into 8 equal pieces. Which equation represents this situation?

• 48 - 8 = n

• 48 x 8 = n

• 48 ÷ 8 = n

• 48 + 8 = n

Dakota has 4 bags of toys. Each bag has 7 toys in it. He took the bag to school and gave away 3 toys. How many toys does he have now?

• 28

• 25

• 8

• 21

A carpenter has a 42 foot piece of wood. He needs to cut it into pieces that are 7 feet long. Which equation represents this?

• 42÷ 7 = 6

• 42÷ 7 = 8

• 42 x 7 = 294

• 42 - 7 = 35

Georgia says that 6 x 6 is the same as 6x3 plus another 6x3. Do you agree?

• Agree

• Disagree

Is this equation true or false? 32 ÷ n = 3 when n = 8

• True

• False

What two expressions was this rectangle partitioned into?

• (4x4) + (2x4)

• (5x7) + (5x2)

• (5x6) + (5x2)

• (4x5) + (2x5)