1.   What is another way to write (6 + 7)x?
    A. 6(x) × 7(x) B. 6(x) + 7(x)
    C. 6 + 7(x) D. 6(x) + 7
    Hint

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

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

  4.   Write two expressions for the total number of blocks.
   
    A. 5(n – 5), 5n – 25
    B. 5(n + 1), 5n + 5
    C. 5(n + 5), 5n + 25
    D. 5(n – 1), 5n – 5
    Hint

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



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