This pdf file contains a two-page guided notes outline (with both a student copy to fill in and a teacher key that is already filled in) and a one-page assignment over the content of the notes (answer key included).

The notes and assignment cover the following ideas:

- Using the distributive property with variables

- Distributing a negative

- Simplifying expressions by using distribution first, before combining like terms

- Distributing a "subtraction negative" Example: 5 - 3(2x + 1)

- Distributing a variable term Example: x(4x - 5)

**This lesson can also be found in the following bundles (Copy & Paste links below):

> Expressions & Exponents Unit Bundle - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ExpressionsExponents-Unit-Bundle-Notes-Homework-Quizzes-Study-Guide-Test-3141800

> Pre-Algebra Full Curriculum - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pre-Algebra-Full-Curriculum-Growing-Bundle-2962272