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: 2(3 + x) = 14

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x = 4

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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: 5x + 3x = 64

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x = 8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the coefficient in the term -4x?

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The coefficient is -4.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Solve: 7x - 2 = 19

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x = 3

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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Subtraction.

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CCSS.2.NBT.B.5

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x = 5

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number that can change or vary.

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CCSS.6.EE.B.6

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x = 3

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CCSS.6.EE.B.7