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(k + 7)

Back

4k + 28

Front

What does it mean to 'distribute' in math?

Back

To distribute means to multiply each term inside a parenthesis by the term outside the parenthesis.

Front

Simplify: 2(5 + 4)

Back

(2 x 5) + (2 x 4)

Front

What is an equivalent expression for 3(2c - 5)?

Back

6c - 15

Front

Simplify: (b + 8)5

Back

5b + 40

Front

What is the result of 5(a + 6)?

Back

5a + 30

Front

If a = 2, what is the value of 4(a + 3)?

Back

4(2 + 3) = 20

Front

What is the first step in using the Distributive Property?

Back

Identify the term outside the parentheses and the terms inside the parentheses.

Front

Simplify: 6(2x + 3)

Back

12x + 18