Solving with the Distributive Property

Use the Distributive Property to solve the equation.
4( x + 2) = 16

• -2

• 0

• 1

• 2

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CCSS.HSA.REI.A.1

6(x+3)=48

• x=2

• x=5

• x=12

• x=6

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

4(5-x)=8

• x=-3

• x=7

• x=-7

• x=3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

3(x-20)=15

• x=75

• x=3

• x=25

• x=10

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

Use the Distributive Property to simplify the expression.
6(7g + 4 − g)

• 60g

• 41g + 4

• 36g + 24

• 12g +4

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

Fill in the blank:
2(x + 7) = 2x + __

• 7

• 14

• 7x

• 14x

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

Answer explanation

To simplify the expression, distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses: 2(3x) + 2(4) + x = 6x + 8 + x = 7x + 8. Therefore, the correct choice is 7x + 8.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

Simplify   2(3x + 5)

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

Find the equivalent expression for5(a + 6)

• 5a+6

• 5a+30

• a+30

• 5a-30

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CCSS.6.EE.A.4

Use the Distributive Property to simplify the expression.
5(57)

• 250

• 285

• 305

• 295

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CCSS.6.NS.B.4