Distributive Property on Algebraic Expression & Factorial Expressions
Distributive Property on Algebraic Expression & Factorial Expressions
Level:
Hard
No. of Questions5
Maximum Points10
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
A rectangular landing platform for a rocket is 50 yards wide and has an area of (50x + 2500) square yards. Write an expression that represents the perimeter (in yards) of the platform.
(Note: There can be more than one correct options)
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EXPLANATION
Factor the width of 50 yards out of the given area expression to find an expression that represents the length (in yards) of the platform.
50x + 2500
= 50 ⋅ x + 50 ⋅ 50
Rewrite the expression.
= 50(x + 50)
Distributive Property
So, the length (in yards) of the platform can be represented by x + 50.
Use the perimeter formula to write an expression that represents the
perimeter of the platform.
P
= 2ℓ+ 2w
Perimeter of a rectangle
= 2(x + 50) + 2(50)
Substitute for ℓ and w.
= 2x + 100 + 100
Multiply.
= 2x + 200
Add.
So, an expression that represents the perimeter (in yards) of the
platform is 2x + 200.
2x + 200 can be written as 200 + 2x as well.
Hence, 2x + 200 and 200 + 2x are the correct answers.
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EXPLANATION
Factor the width of 50 yards out of the given area expression to find an expression that represents the length (in yards) of the platform.
50x + 2500
= 50 ⋅ x + 50 ⋅ 50
Rewrite the expression.
= 50(x + 50)
Distributive Property
So, the length (in yards) of the platform can be represented by x + 50.
Use the perimeter formula to write an expression that represents the
perimeter of the platform.
P
= 2ℓ+ 2w
Perimeter of a rectangle
= 2(x + 50) + 2(50)
Substitute for ℓ and w.
= 2x + 100 + 100
Multiply.
= 2x + 200
Add.
So, an expression that represents the perimeter (in yards) of the
platform is 2x + 200.
2x + 200 can be written as 200 + 2x as well.
Hence, 2x + 200 and 200 + 2x are the correct answers.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which of the following expressions is equivalent to
(3(2y + 1 + 6x) + 5x(2y - 3z - 2)?