Distribute and Combine Like Terms Equations

Use the Distributive Property

5(2x + 3)

• 10x + 3

• 10x + 15

• 25x

• 7x + 8

Solve the equation for x:
2x + 3x + 4 = 44

• x = 8

• x = 9

• x = 10

• x = 11

Solve the equation for x:
17 = 12x - 9x + 2x + 2

• x = 1

• x = 2

• x = 3

• x = 4

Do I need to distribute, combine like terms, or both?

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Both

Do I need to distribute, combine like terms, or both?

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Both

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Solve the equation.

• x = 2

• x = -5

Do I need to distribute, combine like terms, or both?

• Distribute

• Combine like terms

• Both

Show your work:

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Simplify the expression (this means distribute and/or combine like terms):

• 20 = 38 + 3x

• 20 = 17x + 24