Solving Two-Step Equations with Distributive Property Flashcard

Front

Solve the equation: 3(x + 4) = 21

Back

x = 3

Front

Simplify the expression: 2(5x - 4) + 3(2x + 7)

Back

16x + 10

Front

Explain how to use the distributive property to solve equations.

Back

Combine like terms after distributing.

Front

Find the value of x in the equation: 4(3x - 2) = 20

Back

x = 3

Front

What is the first step in solving the equation 2(3x - 5) = 16?

Back

Distribute the 2 to both terms inside the parentheses.

Front

What is the distributive property?

Back

a(b + c) = ab + ac

Front

How do you isolate a variable in an equation?

Back

Perform inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

Front

What does it mean to combine like terms?

Back

Add or subtract terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

Front

What is the solution to the equation: 5(x - 2) = 15?

Back

x = 5

Front

How do you check your solution in an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation.