Distributive Property Math

Rewrite this expression using the distributive property:

2(x + 4)

• 2x + 4

• 2x + 8

• 2x + 6

• 10x

Rewrite this expression using the distributive property:

-3(a + 3)

• 3a - 9

• -3a + 9

• 3a + 9

• -3a - 9

Rewrite this expression by using the distributive property:

(x + 10) (-2)

• -2x + 20

• -2x - 20

• 2x - 20

• 2x + 20

Rewrite this expression by using the distributive property:

3x(y + 4)

• 3x3y + 4x

• 3xy + 4x

• 3xy + 12x

• 3x + 3y + 12

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

• 60g

• 41g + 4

• 36g + 24

• 12g +4

7(x + 4)

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

• 250

• 285

• 305

• 295

Which expression is equivalent to 6b + 3(a+b)?

• 3a (7b)

• 9b + (a+b)

• 3a + 6b

• 3a + 9b

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

• 7

• 14

• 7x

• 14x

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.