1.   Rewrite 16 × 0.4 + 16 × 10 using the distributive property.
    A. 16(0.4 + 10) B. 16 + (0.4 + 10)
    C. 16(0.4 × 10) D. 16 + (0.4 × 10)
    Hint

  2.   Use the distributive property to rewrite 3(5 + y) without parentheses.
    A. 8 + y B. 15 + 3y
    C. 15 + y D. 8 + 3y
    Hint

  3.   Factor the polynomial 3x + 3.
    A. 3(x - 3) B. 3(x + 3)
    C. 3(x - 1) D. 3(x + 1)
    Hint

  4.   Use the clues on the dot diagram to find the unknown values.
   
    A. a = 3, b = 15 B. a = 5, b = 17
    C. a = 1, b = 11 D. a = 10, b = 22
    Hint

  5.   Rewrite 4x + 48 by inserting parentheses.
    A. x(4 + 12)
    B. (4x + 12)
    C. 4(x + 12)
    D. 12(4x + 4)
    Hint



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