What is the main focus when solving equations with parentheses?

Mistakes and Methods in Solving Equations

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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identifying the most efficient method
Finding the most complex method
Using only the distributive property
Avoiding the use of division
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When using the distributive property, what is the first step?
Subtract the number inside the parentheses
Divide the entire equation by the number outside the parentheses
Multiply the number outside the parentheses by each term inside
Add the numbers inside the parentheses
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of dividing both sides of an equation by the number outside the parentheses?
The equation becomes more complex
The terms inside the parentheses are isolated
The equation is solved immediately
The terms inside the parentheses are multiplied
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What mistake did Noah make in his method?
He subtracted instead of adding
He divided by the wrong number
He added a number outside the parentheses
He used the distributive property incorrectly
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the correct step that Andre took in his method?
He multiplied by 18
He divided by 18
He added 18 to both sides
He subtracted 18 from both sides
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if subtraction is inside the parentheses?
Add the same number to both sides
Subtract the same number from both sides
Multiply by the reciprocal
Ignore the subtraction
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common mistake when using the distributive property?
Forgetting to multiply each term inside the parentheses
Using the wrong variable
Dividing instead of multiplying
Adding numbers incorrectly
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