6th Grade Equivalent Expressions and the Distributive Property Quiz: 10 Questions with Explanations

6th Grade math quiz: Equivalent Expressions and the Distributive Property – Maths PDF

Cover of the book Grade 6 Math Tests with Answer Keys (PDF)

Download as a PDFThe Grade 6 tests book with answer keysPrintable PDFSee the book ›

Sommaire

This grade 6 equivalent expressions quiz for 6th Grade covers equivalent expressions and the distributive property (Common Core 6.EE.A.3, 6.EE.A.4), with a free PDF to print.

This quiz has 10 multiple-choice questions on equivalent expressions, the distributive property, and combining like terms (Common Core 6.EE.A.3 and 6.EE.A.4). Choose one answer for each and read the explanation.

Grade 6 · Common Core State Standards: 6.EE.A.3, 6.EE.A.4

Grade 6 equivalent expressions quiz: 10 questions

Question 1

Which expression is equivalent to \(3(x + 4)\)?

Question 2

Simplify \(5a + 2a\).

Question 3

Which shows \(6x + 9\) factored?

GCF of the terms.

Question 4

Which pair of expressions is equivalent?

Question 5

Simplify \(4y + 3 + 2y – 1\).

Question 6

A rectangle has height 6 and width \(x + 2\). Which expression gives its area?

Area model.

Question 7

Which is NOT equivalent to \(2x + 2x\)?

Question 8

What is \(8(y – 2)\) without parentheses?

Question 9

Simplify \(3(x + 1) + 2x\).

Distribute first.

Question 10

Two students simplify \(2x + 5x\). Maya says \(7x\) and Jamal says \(7x^{2}\). Who is correct?

Remember

Equivalent expressions have the same value for every value of the variable.
Distributive property: a(b + c) = ab + ac.
Like terms have the same variable part and can be combined.
Factor out the GCF to reverse the distributive property.
Substitute values to test whether two expressions are equivalent.

How to use this grade 6 equivalent expressions quiz

Answer each question, read the explanation that appears, and keep track of your score. A score of 8 out of 10 or more means you are ready for the test.

Download the grade 6 equivalent expressions quiz as a PDF with the button below and keep it with your notes.

All Grade 6 chapters: Grade 6 math.

Voter.. post

Free printable PDF