Solve Equations using the Distributive Property

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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 = 0

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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x = 11

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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s = 16

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What is the first step in using the Distributive Property to solve an equation?

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The first step is to distribute the multiplication across the terms inside the parentheses.

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x = -1

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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.

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x = 5