Solving equations and Distributing

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What is the first step to isolate the variable in the equation x - 62 = 123?

Back

Add 62 to each side of the equation.

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How do you solve the equation x - 32 = 49?

Back

Add 32 to both sides to get x = 81.

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What is the solution to the equation 3(x - 4) = -3?

Back

The solution is x = 3.

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How do you solve the equation 10x = 90?

Back

Divide both sides by 10 to get x = 9.

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What is the first step to solve the equation -3(2k - 6) = 12?

Back

Divide both sides by -3 to simplify the equation.

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What does it mean to distribute in an equation?

Back

To distribute means to multiply a term by each term inside parentheses.

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What is the distributive property?

Back

The distributive property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac.

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How can you check your solution for an equation?

Back

Substitute the solution back into the original equation to see if both sides are equal.

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What is the solution to the equation 2(x + 5) = 20?

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The solution is x = 5.

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What is the process of solving an equation called?

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The process is called isolating the variable.