Equivalent expressions and the distributive property
Grade 6 Math Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.
Pia opens an envelope with a puzzle inside. How would Pia write 3(2x + 5) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
Tala sets the timer for a speed round. How would Tala write 6(2x + 3) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
Zee studies a puzzle under the lamp, which hums happily. How would Zee write 3(x + 1.5) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
Ari finds a riddle in the lunchbox. How would Ari write 8(x + 0.25) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
Bo puts on glasses to read tiny print. How would Bo write 5(x − 0.4) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
Jun opens an envelope with a puzzle inside. How would Jun write 2x + 3x + 4x as one term?
Kira checks the clock before a quiz. How would Kira write 3x + 5x + 6x as one term?
Milo studies a puzzle under the lamp, which hums happily. How would Milo combine like terms in 6x + 2 + 3x + 8, using as few terms as possible?
Noah opens the math book to a puzzle. How would Noah combine like terms in 7x + 1 + 4x + 3, using as few terms as possible?
Pia follows a clue on the map. Which expression writes 18x + 24 using the greatest common factor?
- 3(6x + 8)
- 6(3x + 4)
- 2(9x + 12)
- 6(3x + 24)