Equivalent expressions and the distributive property
Grade 6 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best answer, or write your answer on the line.
Ari copies a clue onto paper. The x parts of 2(x + 5) make 2x. How would Ari write all of 2(x + 5) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
A clue is taped to Bo's backpack. The x parts of 4(x + 3) make 4x. How would Bo write all of 4(x + 3) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
Esme plays a number game on the phone. The x parts of 5(x + 2) make 5x. How would Esme write all of 5(x + 2) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
Kira puts on glasses to read tiny print. Think of 6 bars, each cut into x and 2. How would Kira write 6(x + 2) without parentheses, with as few terms as possible?
A very serious pencil helps Luz crack a secret code. Which expression is equal to 2(x + 6)?
- 12x
- 2x + 6
- x + 8
- 2x + 12
Noah checks the clock before a quiz. The bars add up: 2 + 3 = 5 bars of x. How would Noah write 2x + 3x as one term?
Pia sets the timer for a speed round. The bars add up: 3 + 5 = 8 bars of x. How would Pia write 3x + 5x as one term?
Ren studies a puzzle under the lamp, which hums happily. Think of 2 bars of x end to end. How would Ren write x + x as one term?
Tala opens the math book to a puzzle. Think of 3 bars of x end to end. How would Tala write x + x + x as one term?
Bo opens an envelope with a puzzle inside. Which expression is equal to 6x + 9?
- 2(3x + 3)
- 15x
- 3(2x + 9)
- 3(2x + 3)