Solving 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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Solve: 4 = 2(x + 3)

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x = -1

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Solve: 6(2n + 5) = 66

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n = 3

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Solve: -2(5 + 6m) + 16 = -90

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m = 8

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Solve: 4(5 - x) = 8

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x = 3

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What does it mean to isolate a variable in an equation?

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Isolating a variable means rearranging the equation so that the variable is on one side and all other terms are on the opposite side.

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

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The first step is to apply the Distributive Property to eliminate parentheses by multiplying the term outside the parentheses by each term inside.

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Solve: 6(5x - 3) + 2 = 14

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x = 1

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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.