To apply the distributive property to an algebraic expression, you multiply each term inside the parentheses by the number or variable outside the parentheses. For example, to simplify 2 (x + 3), …

Distributive property with variables CCSS.Math: 6.EE.A.3, 6.EE.A.4 Google Classroom Microsoft Teams

Learn how to apply the distributive property to factor out the greatest common factor from an algebraic expression like 2+4x.

Practice applying the distributive property to factor numerical expressions (no variables).

The distributive property tells us how to solve expressions in the form of a (b + c). The distributive property is sometimes called the distributive law of multiplication and division.

Practice applying the distributive property to factor algebraic expressions.

Factor and expand expressions like -3x-9 by applying the distributive property. Expressions include variables and negative numbers.

The distributive property is a way to make multiplying with parentheses easier. It says that when you have a number outside the parentheses, you multiply it by everything inside. For example, if you see …

A variable is a symbol that represents a value, often one that changes, like how long you've been awake. Learn ways that we can change an expression's value (such as by changing the values of its …

Use variables to represent two quantities in a real-world problem that change in relationship to one another; write an equation to express one quantity, thought of as the dependent variable, in terms of …