Solving an equation with parentheses

The video tutorial explains how to solve an equation by isolating the variable. It begins with an introduction to the problem, followed by an explanation of the distributive property. The tutorial then demonstrates solving the equation using inverse operations and concludes with verifying the solution by substituting the value back into the original equation.

What is the first step in solving an equation with a variable inside parentheses?

• Evaluate the expression

• Apply the distributive property

• Isolate the variable

• Combine like terms

When using the distributive property, what happens to the sign of the product if one of the terms is negative?

• The product remains unchanged

• The product becomes positive

• The product becomes negative

• The product is zero

After applying the distributive property, what should be done next to simplify the equation?

• Add all terms together

• Combine like terms

• Multiply all terms

• Subtract all terms

What operation is used to isolate the variable after simplifying the equation?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Division

• Addition

How can you verify that the solution to the equation is correct?

• By checking if the variable is positive

• By substituting the solution back into the original equation

• By multiplying the solution by 2

• By ensuring the variable is isolated