Solve Equations with Distribution Practice

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What is the distributive property in mathematics?

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The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve for n: 6(n + 6) = 84

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n = 8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for k: -124 = 4(1 + 8k)

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k = -4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for n: -60 = 4(2n - 5)

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n = -5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for x: 2(x + 3) = 8

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x = 1

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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Solve for n: -(n - 8) = -2

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n = 10

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to 'solve for a variable'?

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To solve for a variable means to isolate the variable on one side of the equation to find its value.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

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What is the first step in solving an equation with distribution?

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The first step is to apply the distributive property to eliminate parentheses.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the solution to the equation 3(x + 4) = 21?

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x = 1

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A