Equations Review

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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 the equation: 4( x + 2) = 16

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x = 2

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Back

Subtract 5 from both sides to isolate the term with z.

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z = -4

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What does it mean to solve for a variable?

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To solve for a variable means to find the value of that variable that makes the equation true.

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Solve for n: 3(n - 5) = -12

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n = 1

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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What is the inverse operation of subtraction?

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Addition.

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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Division.

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What is the inverse operation of division?

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Multiplication.