Algebra I Distributive Property Worksheet



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Combine Like Terms

• Terms must have the exact same VARIABLES and EXPONENTS for each variable

• Add or Subtract the coefficients of like terms

Distributive Property

• Multiply the term being distributed to all terms inside of parentheses

• Be careful of negative signs for multiplication

Simplify. (Remember: Distribute before combining like terms)

1) x + 3 – 5x

2) – 4 (3a – 7)

3) 9b + 8b – 12

4) 9 (4x – 3)

5) 2x + 5x + 15

6) 5 (2r + 3) – 2r

7) -7 (3m – 4) + 2

8) x (2x + 7) + x

9) 3r + 6r – 6r

10) 8(2z + 4) – 3z

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