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Distributive Property

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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. Then, students solve the last set of equations by following the order of operations.

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algebraic expressions, distributive property, mathematical properties, order of operations, evaluating expressions, polynomials, regrouping

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8th - 9th
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Math
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