Math Foundations · MF.EQ.4

Use the distributive property to expand and factor simple linear expressions.

Use the distributive property to expand and factor simple linear expressions.

Concept Pre-Algebra
Domain Expressions
Problem Types

Problem Templates In This Objective

11 problem types are attached to this objective. The full web app handles practice, answers, hints, and walkthroughs.

Template 1

Expand with distribution

4 variants
Template 2

Expand and simplify

4 variants
Template 3

Factor out a common factor

4 variants
Template 4

Fill in a missing distribution or factoring step

4 variants
Template 5

Use distribution in a repeated-groups context

4 variants
Template 6

Connect area and distribution

4 variants
Template 7

Use factoring to show shared structure in context

4 variants
Template 8

Translate an area model into symbolic form

4 variants
Template 9

Translate grouped language into symbolic form

4 variants
Template 10

Check which forms are equivalent

4 variants
Template 11

Choose the best direction for the distributive property

4 variants