Exploring the Distributive Property and Combining Like Terms

What is the result of distributing 3 into the expression 3(x + 8)?

• 3x + 8

• 3x + 24

• 3x + 5

• 3x + 11

If -7 is distributed to 5b - 4, what is the resulting expression?

• -35b + 28

• 35b + 28

• -35b - 28

• 35b - 28

What happens to the sign of each term inside the parentheses when multiplied by -1?

• The sign becomes zero

• The sign changes to negative

• The sign changes to positive

• The sign remains the same

Which of the following is a constant term?

• -5

• 6a

• 3x

• 2y

What is the coefficient in the term 6a^2?

• 6

• a

• 2

• a^2

Are 7a and -3a like terms?

• Yes

• No

• Depends on the context

• Sometimes

Which of the following pairs are like terms?

• x^2 and 4x^2

• xy^2 and x^2y

• x^2 and 4x

• 6ab and -2a

What is the simplified form of 5x - 3x + 6y?

• 2x + 6y

• 8x + 6y

• 2x - 6y

• 8x - 6y

What is the result of combining the like terms 7y^3z and y^3z?

• y^3z

• 7y^3z

• 8y^3z

• 6y^3z

What is the simplified form of 4x^2 + 3x^2?

• 7x^2

• 1x^2

• 12x^2

• x^2