The distributive property

Multiply a factor through parentheses: 3(x + 4) = 3x + 12. Also used in reverse to factor.

Standards:6.EE.A.37.EE.A.1

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Question 1 of 3

Simplify: 5(2x + 7) − 3(x − 4)

Question 2 of 3

Use the distributive property to expand: 5(2x + 9)

Question 3 of 3

A bakery makes 7 batches of cookies. Each batch has 3 chocolate chips and 5 raisins. How many total mix-ins (chocolate chips and raisins combined) are in all 7 batches?

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