Equations with Fractions 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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CCSS.6.EE.A.3

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Solve: -2(5 + 6m) + 16 = -90

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m = 8

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

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What does it mean to solve an equation?

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To solve an equation means to find the value(s) of the variable(s) that make the equation true.

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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Solve: 3x + 2(4x - 4) = 3

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x = 1

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is a variable in an equation?

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A variable is a symbol (often a letter) that represents an unknown value in an equation.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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Solve: -3(x + 4) + 15 = 6 - 4x

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x = 3

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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x = -2

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

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What is the first step in solving an equation with fractions?

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The first step is often to eliminate the fractions by multiplying both sides of the equation by the least common denominator (LCD).

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x = 3

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B