Solving Equations and Distributive Property

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What is the Distributive Property?

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The Distributive Property states that a(b + c) = ab + ac. It allows you to multiply a single term by two or more terms inside a set of parentheses.

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Solve for x: 3(x + 4) = 21

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x = 5

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, typically containing one or more variables.

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Solve for y: 2y + 3 = 11

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y = 4

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What does it mean to isolate a variable?

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To isolate a variable means to manipulate an equation so that the variable is on one side of the equation by itself.

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Solve for g: 4g + 8 = 32

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g = 6

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What is the inverse operation of addition?

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The inverse operation of addition is subtraction.

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Solve for z: 6z - 12 = 30

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z = 7

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What is the inverse operation of multiplication?

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The inverse operation of multiplication is division.

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Solve for x: 5x = 35

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x = 7