Checking and securing understanding of the distributive law with algebraic terms

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 Maths (2)

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Q1
Use the area model to select the correct expanded form for the expression $5(3x + 4)$ .
$15x + 4$
$8x + 4$
$20 - 15x$
$8x + 20$
$15x + 20$
30s
Q2
Use the area model to select the correct expanded form for the expression $-3(4x - 6)$ .
$-12x + 18$
$12x - 18$
$12x + 6$
$-12x - 18$
$-12x - 6$
30s
Q3
Use the area model to select the correct expanded form for the expression $x(x - 1)$ .
$x$
$x^2 - x$
$2x^2 - x$
$x^2 + x$
$2x - 1$
30s
Q4
Match up each bracketed expression with its equivalent expression in expanded form.
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30s
Q5
Select the correct expanded and simplified form of the expression $3(2x + 4) + 7(x - 6).$
$10x - 30$
$10x + 6$
$13x - 30$
$13x - 2$
$13x + 54$
30s
Q6
Select the correct expanded and simplified form of the expression $8(5x - 3) - 6(5x - 3).$
$10x - 42$
$70x + 42$
$10x - 6$
$70x - 42$
$2x - 6$
30s

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