Distributive Word Problems

This worksheet helps students apply the Distributive Property in real-world scenarios involving grouping, repeated addition, and cost modeling. Each story problem requires writing an expression using distribution, then simplifying it when possible. Students learn how the property helps structure multi-stage calculations and represent quantities efficiently. The worksheet supports conceptual understanding by encouraging students to show all work and interpret numerical meaning. This resource is ideal for connecting abstract skills to practical applications.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Mathematics – Problem Solving: Write expressions from real-world contexts

Mathematics – Expressions & Equations: Simplify using the Distributive Property

Mathematics – Reasoning & Modeling: Interpret simplified expressions

This worksheet is part of our Distributive Property Worksheets collection.