Solving Equations - Combining Like Terms & Distributive Property

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What is the first step to solve the equation 4h + 3 - 2h = 15?

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Combine Like Terms

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What does -3x mean?

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Negative three times X

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Solve for x: -15 + 3x - 7x = -43

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7

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What should you do first when solving for x in the equation 2x - 8 = 16?

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Add 8 to both sides

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Solve for x: 6x - 5 + 7x = 34

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3

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What is the Distributive Property?

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a(b + c) = ab + ac

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Combine like terms: 5x + 3x - 2 + 4.

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8x + 2

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What is a like term?

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Terms that have the same variable raised to the same power.

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What is the first step in solving the equation 3(x + 4) = 21?

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Distribute 3 to both terms inside the parentheses.

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Solve for x: 4x + 2 = 18.

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4