Equivalent expressions and the distributive property

Answer Key - Grade 6 Math Worksheet

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1. 1.

   Jun sets the timer for a speed round. How would Jun write 7(x + 4) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?

   7x + 28
2. 2.

   Luz opens the math book to a puzzle. How would Luz write 4(x − 2) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?

   4x − 8
3. 3.

   Milo follows a clue on the map. How would Milo write 6(x − 5) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?

   6x − 30
4. 4.

   Noah copies a clue onto paper. How would Noah write 7(x − 3) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?

   7x − 21
5. 5.

   Tala finds a riddle in the lunchbox. How would Tala write 7x + 5x as one term?

   12x
6. 6.

   Ari opens the math book to a puzzle. How would Ari write x + 6x as one term?

   7x
7. 7.

   Esme copies a clue onto paper. How would Esme write x + x + x + x as one term?

   4x
8. 8.

   A clue is taped to Jun's backpack. How would Jun write x + x + x + x + x as one term?

   5x
9. 9.

   Milo puts on glasses to read tiny print. Which expression is equal to 15x + 10?

   • 3(5x + 2)
   • 5(3x + 2)
   • 25x
   • 5(3x + 10)
10. 10.

    A very serious pencil helps Noah crack a secret code. Which expression is equal to 12x + 30?

    • 6(2x + 30)
    • 2(6x + 5)
    • 6(2x + 5)
    • 42x