Equivalent expressions and the distributive property
Grade 6 Math Worksheet

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.
Jun sets the timer for a speed round. How would Jun write 7(x + 4) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
Noah copies a clue onto paper. How would Noah write 7(x − 3) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
A clue is taped to Pia's backpack. Which expression is equal to 3(x − 4)?
- 3x − 12
- 3x − 4
- 12x
- x − 7
Ren plays a number game on the phone. Which expression is equal to 9(x − 2)?
- 18x
- 9x − 18
- 9x − 2
- x − 11
Tala finds a riddle in the lunchbox. How would Tala write 7x + 5x as one term?
Zee puts on glasses to read tiny print. How would Zee write 9x + 4x as one term?
Bo follows a clue on the map. How would Bo write 5x + x as one term?
A clue is taped to Jun's backpack. How would Jun write x + x + x + x + x as one term?
Kira plays a number game on the phone. How would Kira combine like terms in 6x + 7 + 4x, using as few terms as possible?
Luz finds a riddle in the lunchbox. How would Luz combine like terms in 8x + 9 + 5x, using as few terms as possible?