Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Front

What does it mean to distribute?

Back

To multiply the numbers inside the parentheses by the number on the outside.

Front

Simplify the expression: 5(2 - 7n)

Back

10 - 35n

Front

Distribute 10(x - 20)

Back

10x - 200

Front

Simplify: 2(4x - 7)

Back

8x -14

Front

(b + 8)5

Back

5b + 40

Front

Equivalent expression for 4(2x + 3):

Back

8x + 12

Front

What do the parentheses tell you to do?

Back

Multiply

Front

2(4 + 9w)

Back

8+18w

Front

Equivalent expression to 5(2x + 3)?

Back

10x + 15

Front

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

Back

14