Page 15 - Math Course 2 (Book 1)

The Distributive Property

Real World Example
Evaluate either expression to f nd the total cost.
MOVIES The cost of a movie ticket is $7 and the
4($80 + $39) = 4($80) + 4($39) Distributive cost of a box of popcorn is $2.
Property.
(A) Write two equivalent expressions to f nd the
= $320 + $156 Multiply. total cost for a family of f ve to go to the movies if
each member of the family gets a box of popcorn.
= $476 Add.
The total cost is $476. You can A. 5($7) + 5($2); 5($7 + $2)
Answer check your results by evaluating
4($119). B. 5($7) + 5($2); 5($7 • $2)

C. $7 + 5($2); $7 + $10

Your Turn! D. $7 + 5($2); 5($7 + $2)

Answer
Use the Distributive Property
Use the Distributive Property to write 3(9 + 2)
as an equivalent expression. Then evaluate the
expression.

A. 3 • 9 + 3 • 2; 30

B. 3 • 9 + 3 • 2; 33

C. (3 + 9)(3 + 2); 60

D. (3 + 9)(3 + 2); 72

Answer

Use the Distributive Property to write (7 + 3)5 (B) Find the total cost.
as an equivalent expression. Then evaluate the
expression. A. $17

A. (7 + 5)(3 + 5); 96 B. $40

B. (7 + 5)(3 + 5); 86 C. $45

C. 7 • 5 + 3 • 5; 50 D. $70

D. 7 • 5 + 3 • 5; 45
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