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Wyzant

Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Foil Method

For Students 9th - 10th
The distributive property is demonstrated using the FOIL method. (FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last.) Several examples are given and students can practice using the online worksheet.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Distribution Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Ten distribution problems are provided in this worksheet from WyzAnt. An answer sheet is also available for checking the students solutions. The distributive skills required are limited to having one term (either a constant or a sign) in...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Combining Like Terms With Negative Coefficients & Distribution

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice combining like terms using the distributive property. These problems involve adding and subtracting negative numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
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Other

Math Score: Basic Distributive Property

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Example problems demonstrate how the distributive property can be used to break down multiplication equations. Students can also practice using the distributive property by clicking on the sample problems link.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Other

Brown Math: Distributive Laws and Mistakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Why is it legal to factor 2x+2y as 2(x+y), but not x sauared +y squared as (x+y)squared? This site there are the distributive laws are separated from the distributive "mistakes," in an easy-to-understand discussion. Logarithms and trig...
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Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Area of Rectangles

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
This lesson contains a video lesson [9:28] and various exercises about the area of rectangles, common units of area, two-part rectangles and the distributive property, and shapes composed of rectangular areas.
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Other

Dan's Math: Basic Skills Topics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of various basic topics in arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra. Order of operations, exponents, square roots, variables, and combining terms are just a few of the many topics covered.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Combining Like Terms With Distribution

For Students 5th - 7th
Practice expanding expressions using the distributive property then combining like terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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PBS

Pbs: Simplifying the Sum of Two Algebraic Expressions

For Students 6th - 8th
Simplify expressions with rational numbers using the distributive property of multiplication. This student-generated video focuses on using the distributive property to create equivalent expressions when multiplying by negative numbers...
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Math Aids

Math Aids: Properties Worksheets

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Great resource for learning and practicing the different properties of mathematics. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Definition of Distributive Law

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Explains the distributive law, with an example.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Practicing With Properties of Real Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Test your knowledge of the number properties. This challenging practice really puts you to the test. Assessment covers all number theory properties: associative, commutative, distributive, inverse, and identity.
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Math.com

Math.com: The Basics of Algebra: Properties of Real Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students learn about the properties of real numbers through this algebra resource. A learning tutorial and practice problems to check for comprehension of the math concepts are included.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Praxis Core Math: Algebraic Properties Lesson

For Students 9th - 10th
Goes over the properties that apply to algebraic expressions and equations. Includes examples and practice questions.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Properties of Real Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
This chart gives the definition of each Real Number Property with an example excellent for reference or review. Site by Oswego City School District.
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Math Drills

Math Drills: Long Multiplication Worksheets

For Students 3rd - 8th
This page includes long multiplication worksheets for students who have mastered the basic multiplication facts and are learning to multiply 2-, 3-, 4- and more digit numbers. Worksheets can be downloaded and printed for free.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Prepping for the Exam!

For Teachers 6th Standards
Practicing math problems is a great way to study for a math test!
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: The Meaning of Multiplication: Mental Calculation

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
If you are looking for a website that explains and defines the basics of mental multiplication with helpful hints then you have arrived at an excellent resource. There are even practice problems at the very end of the lesson.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Miss Integer Finds Her Properties in Order.

For Teachers 4th - 6th
A lesson on: Order of Operations, Integers, Numerical Sentences, and Absolute Value.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math and Science, GEMS Project funded by the Malone Family Foundation.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multiply Binomials by Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the distributive property to express the product of a binomial and a polynomial as a single polynomial. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Multiply Monomials by Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Use the distributive property to express the product of a monomial and a polynomial as a single polynomial. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Free Math Help

Free Math Help: Using Foil

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate the FOIL method. Examples with detailed steps and a math message board are included.
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Other

Dans Math: Lessons: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
College professor Dan Bach presents a review of algebra concepts, including factoring, quadratic equations, and graphing parabolas. The examples are detailed, but easy to follow. This is a good site for reviewing before tests and quizzes.