Distributive Property Questions

Match the following each expression with what it would be AFTER you distribute - draw a line connecting the matching expressions

• -6x - 18

• -6(x - 3)

• -6x + 18

• -6(x + 3)

• 6x - 18

• 6(x - 3)

• 6x + 18

• 6(x + 3)

Which of the following is equivalent to 6(8x -2)?

• 48x - 6

• 48x - 12

• 36x

• 42x

What is the first step to solve this equation?

• Subtract 4a from 11

• Distribute -1 to 11 and 4a

• Distribute -1 to 11 and -4a

• Combine like terms 11 and -5

4 = 2(x + 3)

• 1/2
• 7/2
• -1
• 5

-3 ( f - 8 ) = 39

• -21
• -10.3
• -5
• 5

-(n - 8) = -2

• 6
• 10
• -10
• -6

Solve step 1 using distributive property.

5(x+1)= 3(x-7)

Mathematical Equivalence

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What is the next step to solve this equation?

• Add 5 to both sides

• Subtract 5 from both sides

• Divide by 5 on both sides

• Divide by -5 on both sides