MA.8.AR.1.2 · Algebraic Reasoning

Multiplying Linear Expressions: Sample FAST Questions

Multiplying linear expressions in 8th grade means distributing a monomial across a binomial, as in (−2.3x)(1.1 + x), which equals −2.53x − 2.3x^2. Coefficients can be fractions or decimals, and at least one factor is always a monomial.

How the FAST tests this benchmark

FAST items include multiple choice equivalence questions and equation editor items for the product. Sign slips on a negative monomial and forgetting the squared term are the usual traps; binomial times binomial is out of scope at this grade.

Skills students need

Distribute a monomial over a linear expression
Multiply with rational coefficients
Combine like terms inside a product
Recognize equivalent forms of a product

Try 6 real MA.8.AR.1.2 questions

These come straight from Algebro's 8th grade pre-algebra question bank, easiest first. Answer one, check it, then move to the next.

Question 1 of 6

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Question 1EasyMultiple Choice

A rectangle has width

3

and length

x + 5

. Which expression represents its area?

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Question 4MediumMatching

Match each product with its expanded result.

Pick one match in each row, then check.

	$2x - 2$	$2x + 2$	$-2x - 2$
$2(x + 1)$
$-2(x + 1)$
$2(x - 1)$

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More 8th grade algebraic reasoning benchmarks

MA.8.AR.1.3

Factoring Out a Common Monomial

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Solving Multi-Step Linear Equations

MA.8.AR.2.2

Solving and Graphing Two-Step Inequalities