Solve Equations Using the Distributive Property

What is the first step in solving the equation 2(X + 10) = 16 using the first method?

• Multiply both sides by 2

• Divide both sides by 2

• Add 10 to both sides

• Subtract 10 from both sides

When can the first method of solving by dividing be used?

• When there are multiple terms on both sides of the equation

• When the equation has no parentheses

• When distribution is the only operation on one side and there is only one term on the other side

• When there is addition and subtraction on both sides

What is the second method for solving equations with the distributive property?

• Adding constants first

• Subtracting constants first

• Combining like terms first

• Distributing first

In the example 2(X + 10) = 16, what do you get after distributing first?

• 2X + 20 = 16

• 2X + 10 = 16

• 2X + 10 = 32

• 2X + 20 = 32

After distributing and simplifying 2(X + 10) = 16, what is the next step?

• Add 20 to both sides

• Subtract 20 from both sides

• Divide both sides by 2

• Multiply both sides by 2

What is the solution to the equation 2(X + 10) = 16 after distributing and solving?

• X = 3

• X = 1

• X = 20

• X = -4

In the example 15(X + 3) = 60, what is the result after distributing?

• 15X + 45 = 60

• 15X + 3 = 60

• 15X + 30 = 60

• 15X + 15 = 60

What is the value of X in the equation 15(X + 3) = 60 after solving?

• X = 3

• X = 1

• X = 2

• X = 4

In the equation -9(2 + 3X) = -45, what is the result after distributing?

• -18 + 27X = -45

• 18 - 27X = -45

• -18 - 27X = -45

• -18 - 27X = 45

What is the value of X in the equation -9(2 + 3X) = -45 after solving?

• X = -1

• X = 3

• X = 1

• X = -3