6.EE.A.3
Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions. For example, apply the distributive property to the expression 3(2 + x) to produce the equivalent expression 6 + 3x; apply the distributive property to the expression 24x + 18y to produce the equivalent expression 6(4x + 3y); apply properties of operations to y + y + y to produce the equivalent expression 3y.
Where this sits in the school year
Our Grade 6 Math scope and sequence teaches 6.EE.A.3 in Unit 7: Expressions, weeks 17–20.
Exponents, variables, and the properties of operations — writing, reading, evaluating, and proving expressions equivalent. See the full pacing guide →
Builds on
Suggested prerequisites. This sequencing is our editorial guidance, not part of the Common Core.
Teaching Kits for this standard
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