What is the distributive property in algebra?
Equations w/ Variables on Both Sides(Fractions, Distributive

Flashcard
•
Mathematics
•
8th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac, allowing you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you isolate a variable in an equation?
Back
To isolate a variable, you perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation until the variable is alone on one side.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to have variables on both sides of an equation?
Back
Having variables on both sides means that the variable appears in expressions on both the left and right sides of the equation, requiring manipulation to solve for the variable.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the first step in solving an equation with variables on both sides?
Back
The first step is to simplify both sides of the equation, if necessary, and then move all terms containing the variable to one side.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you solve the equation 4(1 - x) + 3x = -2(x + 1)?
Back
Distribute the 4 and -2, combine like terms, and isolate x to find x = -6.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the solution to the equation 5y + 34 = -2(-7y + 1)?
Back
The solution is y = 4.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you simplify the equation 4(2x - 1) = 6x + 5 - 5x + 5?
Back
Distribute the 4, combine like terms on both sides, and solve for x to find x = 2.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Multi-Step Equations (Variables on Both Sides)

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
14 questions
Equations with Special Cases

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Multistep Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
9/24 solving equations with variables on both sides 3

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
multistep equations

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade