Now there are parentheses in these equations? As the lessons continue in this series, equations get progressively more complex. Eighth graders solve equations by applying the distributive property before using inverse operations. 

Math is fun with algebra tiles! Young mathematicians explore eight expressions involving the distributive property and use algebra tiles to expand simple expressions. The resource is perfect for both guided and independent practice.

Use this distributive property practice worksheet to have your learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.

Make multiplication of decimals easier by applying the distributive property. Pupils investigate how they can use the distributive property to multiply decimals. After learning the strategy, they work on some practice problems at...

Get your learners ready for distributing with this two-page worksheet full of problems to simplify. The problems include positive and negative numbers that test integer skills, as well as the ability to simplify expressions. Answer key...

In this distributive property worksheet, students solve and complete 22 different equations that include applying the distributive property to each one. First, they simplify each expression listed by applying the distributive property....

Go from easy to challenging with a worksheet full of different problems designed for solving equations. Your mathematicians will be able to start small with one- and two-step equations and work their way up to multi-step equations. The...

Use the distributive property to solve equations. The sixth lesson in a 33-part series has scholars solve equations that need to be transformed into simpler equations first. Class members apply the distributive property to the equations...

MIddle schoolers use the distributive property to combine terms in six expressions. They write nine expressions in simplest form. Students perform one mental math problem, describing how they would solve the multiplication mentally.

In this algebra worksheet, students use the distributive property to solve expressions. They distribute negatives and numbers to get the correct answer. There are 30 questions relating to distribution.

In this distributive property worksheet, students simplify 26 expressions. Students simplify by using the distributive property and combining like terms.

For this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations using the distributive property. There are 24 questions.

In this algebra learning exercise, students solve problems using the distributive property and combine like terms to simplify the expression or equation. There are 24 problems.

You know how to factor expressions; now it's time to go the opposite way. Scholars learn to write algebraic expressions in expanded form using the distributive property. A problem set helps them practice the skill.

Factor in an informative resource when teaching about factoring. The 11th lesson in a 36-part module shows pupils how to factor algebraic expressions by applying the distributive property. Some of the problems involve expressions with...

In this Algebra I activity, 9th graders use the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions.  The one page activity contains two multiple choice problems.  Answers are provided. 

Challenge your mathematicians to simplify and solve a variety of different equations. This learning exercise focuses on multi-step problems that begin with combining like terms and advance toward solving equations with variables on both...

In this Distributive Property worksheet, students simplify given expressions through multiplication. They model the Distributive Property by multiplying the integer outside the parentheses times all terms inside the parentheses. ...

In this math activity, students are given 30 problems to solve involving the distributive property, variables, parentheses, and area problems. The final set of problems asks students to solve problems mentally, without writing them down,...

In this distributive property worksheet, learners complete 10 short answer problems. Each problem asks students to work first using order of operations, and then using the distributive property. The final problem applies this to the area...

The number of basic algebraic properties can become overwhelming for learners. A activity explains and gives examples for all the basic algebraic properties. The resource is perfect to use as a way for pupils to organize...

In this distributive property worksheet, students use the distributive property to simplify expressions without exponents. Students complete 10 problem.

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders use the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions.  The one page worksheet contains twenty multiple choice problems. Answers are provided. 

In this distributive property worksheet, 5th graders use rectangles and the distributive property to solve 6 word problems. They use models on grid paper that shows the model for each problem.