Solving Equations - Combining Like Terms & 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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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve for x: 6x - 5 + 7x = 34

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x = 3

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step to solve the equation 2x - 8 = 16?

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Add 8 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does 'combining like terms' mean?

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Combining like terms means to simplify an expression by adding or subtracting terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.7.EE.A.1

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Solve for x: 13 = -11 - 4x

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x = -6

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3x - 5 = 7?

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Add 5 to both sides.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is a like term?

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Like terms are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Solve for x: 4x + 2 = 18

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x = 4

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the purpose of the Distributive Property in solving equations?

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The Distributive Property helps to eliminate parentheses and simplify expressions, making it easier to solve equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve for x: 5(x + 2) = 25

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x = 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A