Solving Equations w/ Distributive Property & CLT

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What is the Distributive Property?

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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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x = -1

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x = 5

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What is the first step to simplify an equation?

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Use the Distributive Property to eliminate parentheses.

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x = 4

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What does 'combine like terms' mean?

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Combining like terms means to add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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x = -11

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What is a linear equation?

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A linear equation is an equation that makes a straight line when graphed. It has no variables raised to a power greater than one.

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What is the solution to an equation?

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The solution to an equation is the value of the variable that makes the equation true.

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What is the purpose of the Equal Sign (=)?

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The equal sign indicates that the values on both sides of the equation are the same.