Distributive Property and Solving Multi-Step Equations

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What is the distributive property?

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The distributive property states that multiplying the sum of two or more addends by a number gives the same result as multiplying each addend individually by the number and then adding the products together. It describes how multiplication can be distributed over addition and subtraction.

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What is the first step in solving multi-step equations?

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Use the properties of equality to isolate the variables and solve the algebraic equations.

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What is the method to solve equations with absolute value expressions?

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To solve equations with absolute value expressions, isolate the absolute value (aka get rid of it) and evaluate both the positive and negative scenarios.

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How is the distributive property used in solving equations?

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The distributive property is used to expand expressions and simplify equations, especially those containing parentheses.

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What should be done with equations containing fractions and decimals?

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Clear fractions and decimals from equations to make them easier to solve.

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What is the second step in solving multi-step equations?

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Combine like terms on both sides of the equation to simplify.

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What is the third step in solving multi-step equations?

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Isolate the variable by performing inverse operations to both sides of the equation.

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