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?
Kira studies a puzzle under the lamp, which hums happily. How would Kira write 8(x + 3) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
Luz opens the math book to a puzzle. How would Luz write 4(x − 2) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
A clue is taped to Pia's backpack. Which expression is equal to 3(x − 4)?
- x − 7
- 12x
- 3x − 12
- 3x − 4
Ren plays a number game on the phone. Which expression is equal to 9(x − 2)?
- 9x − 18
- 9x − 2
- 18x
- x − 11
Tala finds a riddle in the lunchbox. How would Tala write 7x + 5x as one term?
Esme copies a clue onto paper. How would Esme write x + x + x + 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?
A very serious pencil helps Noah crack a secret code. Which expression is equal to 12x + 30?
- 42x
- 2(6x + 5)
- 6(2x + 30)
- 6(2x + 5)