Write equivalent expressions

• 9+9+9+9+9+9

Answer explanation

Solve (4+2) x 9 and the answer is 36.

distribute the 9 and solve (4x9) + (2x9) and your answer is also 36.

solve 9+9+9+9+9+9 and the answer is also 36.

that is why all three expressions are equivalent.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

• 8+8

Answer explanation

Solve (5+3) x 2 and the answer is 16.

distribute the 2 and solve (5x2) + (3x2) and your answer is also 16.

solve 8+8 and the answer is also 16.

that is why all three expressions are equivalent.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

• 10+10+10+10

Answer explanation

Solve (7+3) x 4 and the answer is 40.

distribute the 4 and solve (7x4) + (7x3) and your answer is also 40.

solve 10+10+10+10 and the answer is also 40.

that is why all three expressions are equivalent.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

• 8+8+8+8+8

Answer explanation

Solve (5+3) x 2 and the answer is 16.

distribute the 2 and solve (5x2) + (3x2) and your answer is also 16.

solve 8+8 and the answer is also 16.

that is why all three expressions are equivalent.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1D