Solving Two-Step Equations with Distribution

What is the first step in solving the equation 2a - 4(a - 5) = 10

• Add 4 to both sides

• Add the 2a and a 

• Distribute 4 to a and -5

• Distribute -4 to a and -5

8v - 4(v + 8) = 8

What is the solution to the equation?

• 2

• 10

• 4

• -4

-11 + 3(b + 5) = 7

What is the solution to the equation?

• 1

• -1

• 3

• -3

4( x + 2) = 16

What is the solution to the equation?

• -2

• 0

• 1

• 2

Solve.

• 10

• -10

• 5

• -5

2x + 3(5x - 7) = 47

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following is equivalent to -9(2g - 3) ?

• 18g + 27

• -18g + 27

• -18g - 27

• 18g - 27

4 - 2(x - 3) = 24

What is the solution to the equation?

• - 7

• 7

• 14

• - 14

3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

What is the solution to the equation?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1