Algebraic Expressions - Distributive Property
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New York State Common Core Math Module 1, Algebra I, Lesson 6
New York State Common Core Math Algebra I, Module 1, Lesson 6
Worksheets for Algebra I, Module 1, Lesson 6 (pdf)Student Outcomes
Students use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it.
Students use the distributive property to prove equivalency of expressions.
Lesson Summary
The Distributive Property represents a key belief about the arithmetic of real numbers. This property can be applied to algebraic expressions using variables that represent real numbers.
Exit Ticket
Consider the expression: (x + y + 3 ) x (y + 1)
a. Draw a picture to represent the expression.
b. Write an equivalent expression by applying the Distributive Property.
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